| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) Virginia USA |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $86.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-04-07 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Treat Yo'self, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Crimson Lane Vineyards Collina 2022 Review
Crimson Lane’s Collina bottling is named for the hills in which the vines grow — collina means hill in Italian — which sometimes climb up to 1,300 feet above sea level. This expression is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 28 months in oak barrels (60 percent new). The result is a wine that balances depth with high-elevation elegance. It opens with bright, earthy wild berries on the nose with quiet touches of black pepper and the Shenandoah in the fall. The palate is medium-bodied, with focused tannins and plush notes of red cherries, blueberries, and sweet spices. This wine is absolutely amazing.
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