The Walter Clore Reserve is a Columbia Valley red blend from Columbia Crest, poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. This Bordeaux-style wine is led by Cabernet Sauvignon and rounded out with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We pour it for guests who appreciate a classic, age-worthy Washington blend with real depth.

About the Winery

Columbia Crest is one of Washington State’s most respected producers, based in the Columbia Valley. The Walter Clore Reserve is dedicated to Dr. Walter Clore, the pioneering viticultural researcher widely recognized as the “Father of Washington Wine” for his foundational work shaping the state’s industry.

Region & Grape

This wine comes from Washington’s expansive Columbia Valley AVA, which accounts for the vast majority of the state’s vineyard area and ripens Bordeaux varieties with ease. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc filling out the picture, and it is matured in French oak.

Tasting Notes

The wine opens with dark plum, cedar, and pipe tobacco. Round black cherry fills the palate, with a core of dark fruit framed by hints of dark chocolate that linger well into the finish. Structured, polished, and built to age.

What to Pair It With

A natural match for hearty fare. Enjoy it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or the Pappardelle Bolognese. See the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

The Walter Clore Reserve is offered by the bottle at $80.

FAQ

Where is the Walter Clore Reserve from?

It is produced by Columbia Crest in Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA and named for Dr. Walter Clore, the Father of Washington Wine.

What does the Walter Clore Reserve taste like?

It shows dark plum, cedar, pipe tobacco, and black cherry, with a dark chocolate note carrying through a long finish.

Is the Walter Clore Reserve a dry wine?

Yes. It is a dry, structured Bordeaux-style red blend matured in French oak.

Come taste it for yourself: book a table, explore the full wine list, and see the dine-in menu.