90 Ninety + Cellars

Monster Lot 100 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

8.849 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Bob Benson

Unique notes. More towards the cab profile (merlot, cab, cab franc, petite Verdot, Malbec blend).
Smoke, jammy. 2103 vintage

Unique notes. More towards the cab profile (merlot, cab, cab franc, petite Verdot, Malbec blend).
Smoke, jammy. 2103 vintage

Jun 11th, 2017
Helen O

B not like bing it. 2012 vintage. February 2017

B not like bing it. 2012 vintage. February 2017

Feb 11th, 2017
David Dorn

This surprised me. I didn't go in with high expectations but it really had well developed body and dark fruit and smoke that worked really well. Nice wine!

This surprised me. I didn't go in with high expectations but it really had well developed body and dark fruit and smoke that worked really well. Nice wine!

Jul 25th, 2016
Jeremy Hyatt

BETTER than expected. Smooth finish.

BETTER than expected. Smooth finish.

Apr 25th, 2016
Matthew Beninati

Great 90+ Washington blend. Domestic Bordeaux bitchez. 🍷👍🍝

Great 90+ Washington blend. Domestic Bordeaux bitchez. 🍷👍🍝

Apr 9th, 2016
Yvonne

Nice Bordeaux blend. Resides between a medium and full body red, to me. Could be a bit more rounded on the tongue. Predominantly the taste of currants, but not jammy.

Nice Bordeaux blend. Resides between a medium and full body red, to me. Could be a bit more rounded on the tongue. Predominantly the taste of currants, but not jammy.

Feb 26th, 2016
Erik Von Rueden

Great full body red. Goes great with Pork Tingas!!

Great full body red. Goes great with Pork Tingas!!

Feb 1st, 2016
MM Contreras

Super smooth criminal. Do not have brain capacity to endure another review but good stuff. Glad my husband did not drink this without me this time around.

Super smooth criminal. Do not have brain capacity to endure another review but good stuff. Glad my husband did not drink this without me this time around.

Dec 29th, 2015
Helen O

B-/b. 2010 vintage. A red bourdeux like blend Nothing special. On the nose, dark red cherry fruit and earth. On the palate, dark red cherries, mild earth, licorice, fennel and spicy on the finish. There's a medicinal cherry aftertaste that I didn't care for but it seems muted over time. Don't think I would buy again given the many choices out there. Not terrible but doesn't excite.

B-/b. 2010 vintage. A red bourdeux like blend Nothing special. On the nose, dark red cherry fruit and earth. On the palate, dark red cherries, mild earth, licorice, fennel and spicy on the finish. There's a medicinal cherry aftertaste that I didn't care for but it seems muted over time. Don't think I would buy again given the many choices out there. Not terrible but doesn't excite.

May 8th, 2015
Helen O

B-/b. 2010 vintage. A red bourdeux like blend Nothing special. On the nose, dark red cherry fruit and earth. On the palate, dark red cherries, mild earth, licorice, fennel and spicy on the finish. There's a medicinal cherry aftertaste that I didn't care for but it seems muted over time. Don't think I would buy again given the many choices out there. Not terrible but doesn't excite.

B-/b. 2010 vintage. A red bourdeux like blend Nothing special. On the nose, dark red cherry fruit and earth. On the palate, dark red cherries, mild earth, licorice, fennel and spicy on the finish. There's a medicinal cherry aftertaste that I didn't care for but it seems muted over time. Don't think I would buy again given the many choices out there. Not terrible but doesn't excite.

May 7th, 2015