Columbia Winery

Columbia Valley Merlot

8.5169 ratings
8.58 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sharon B

After a painful night of passing a kidney stone then having to make the difficult decision to put down one of my cats I needed a good wine tonight. This Merlot is full of flavor, full bodied and out of this world. I really need this tonight. Not a good day 😪 R.I.P. sweet little one eyed kitty

After a painful night of passing a kidney stone then having to make the difficult decision to put down one of my cats I needed a good wine tonight. This Merlot is full of flavor, full bodied and out of this world. I really need this tonight. Not a good day 😪 R.I.P. sweet little one eyed kitty

Aug 15th, 2018
Lea Jane

Dry red but low on tannins. A Little sweeter on the palate than the traditional really dry merlot

Dry red but low on tannins. A Little sweeter on the palate than the traditional really dry merlot

3 people found it helpfulJun 11th, 2014
Jeremy Buss

Didn’t get to taste this but my wife enjoyed and we will likely try again.

Didn’t get to taste this but my wife enjoyed and we will likely try again.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2019
Austin Maples

Dark cherry and plum. Rounded finish

Dark cherry and plum. Rounded finish

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2018
Wine101Hamden

It's crap like this that gives #Merlot a bad rap! Nothing exciting going on between aromas, palate and mind you it's been opened for over 2 hours. Have yet to have a domestic Merlot that blew my mind in the under $20 range. Sorry, it's not you its me.

It's crap like this that gives #Merlot a bad rap! Nothing exciting going on between aromas, palate and mind you it's been opened for over 2 hours. Have yet to have a domestic Merlot that blew my mind in the under $20 range. Sorry, it's not you its me.

Feb 14th, 2015
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.5

Halfway decent new label, this merlot's...ok! $8/86pts GALLO206

Halfway decent new label, this merlot's...ok! $8/86pts GALLO206

Jan 30th, 2014
Andrew Stogran

Strong and delicious.

Strong and delicious.

May 3rd, 2023
Sean Sims

Flat on the nose. Don’t taste much at 1st. A lesser wine than St. Francis

Flat on the nose. Don’t taste much at 1st. A lesser wine than St. Francis

Feb 9th, 2023
Jonathan Shoup

Oak, acid and itchy ears.

Oak, acid and itchy ears.

Apr 25th, 2021
Pamela Taylor

Plum and forest floor on the nose, very fleshy on the palate with tart blackberry on the finish but rounds out smoothly. Not my favorite but quaffable!

Plum and forest floor on the nose, very fleshy on the palate with tart blackberry on the finish but rounds out smoothly. Not my favorite but quaffable!

Jan 20th, 2021