Komodo Dragon – Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
The mysterious Pacific Rim encompasses countries encircling the Pacific Ocean, each with its own intrigue — lost civilizations, mythical creatures, and many other mysteries. This region stretches from the jungles of eastern Asia and their Komodo Dragons to our own western shores. For more than twenty centuries, torrential floodwaters from melting ice-age glaciers sculpted Washington’s Columbia Valley, leaving in their wake deep deposits of sandy, rocky, alluvial soils. Today, framing the Columbia River, broad plains of ancient sediment constitute one of the world’s finest wine grape growing regions. There is no mystery to the magic of Columbia Valley and its wines.
Komodo Dragon – Columbia Valley, Red Blend
Tasting Notes
Gluten free and vegan friendly, This wine is full bodied with vibrant flavors of black cherry, clove, and toasty oak. Complex and concentrated.
Suggested Food Pairings
Roast duck, stuffed pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, smoked ham with Komodo Dragon Red Blend reduction sauce.
Technical info
Appellation: Columbia Valley, WA
Winemaker: Bob Stashak
Blend: 49% Merlot / 30% Cabernet Sauvignon / 21% Syrah
Alcohol: 12.5%
G/F: 2.82 g/L
Top Awards and Accolades
Tastings.com, August 2016
93 Points
"Nearly opaque violet color. Fruity aromas and flavors of roasted nuts, berry pie, and dulce de leche gelato with a satiny, bright, fruity medium body and a smooth, stimulating, medium length toffee and spiced cherries finish with a silky tannins and light oak. A seamless, inviting red blend that is sure to satisfy."
Int'l Women's Wine Competition, 2018
91 Points
Gold Medal
Wines Northwest, 2017
90 Points
"Presents black cherry, currant baking spice and toasty oak to pair with all types of cuisine."