Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot

8.7648 ratings
8.79 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Peter Heidt

...finally my search for an everyday wine below $10 that tastes like a $50 bottle... This Merlot rocks regardless of what Miles says...

...finally my search for an everyday wine below $10 that tastes like a $50 bottle... This Merlot rocks regardless of what Miles says...

2 people found it helpfulJan 7th, 2018
Sergiy Tsygankov

Decent merlot. Easy drinking. Will buy again

Decent merlot. Easy drinking. Will buy again

2 people found it helpfulApr 29th, 2016
Rhonely Boy

Outstanding $10 Merlot, very tasty, ridiculously easy to sip. 13.5% ABV. Highly recommend for large holiday gatherings and as a staple house wine to have on hand

Outstanding $10 Merlot, very tasty, ridiculously easy to sip. 13.5% ABV. Highly recommend for large holiday gatherings and as a staple house wine to have on hand

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2018
Trish Currie

With layers of complexity and a rich aromatic profile, exceptional fruit flavor sand a velvety-rich texture

With layers of complexity and a rich aromatic profile, exceptional fruit flavor sand a velvety-rich texture

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2016
Scott Brown

Nose of blackberry, cherry, strong coffee, & a slight hint of chocolate. The taste has the fruit but a strong coffee flavor, especially on the back end. It may be an okay wine, but the coffee flavor is too overwhelming and prevents it from pairing well with many foods.

Nose of blackberry, cherry, strong coffee, & a slight hint of chocolate. The taste has the fruit but a strong coffee flavor, especially on the back end. It may be an okay wine, but the coffee flavor is too overwhelming and prevents it from pairing well with many foods.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2015
Jennifer Luke-Khoury

A great jammy tasting Merlot for $10....can't go wrong.

A great jammy tasting Merlot for $10....can't go wrong.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Stephen Becker

You order a vanilla sundae, pronounce 'vanilla' with a 'b', and smother the sundae with strawberry syrup. It comes served in wicker. In the rain.

You order a vanilla sundae, pronounce 'vanilla' with a 'b', and smother the sundae with strawberry syrup. It comes served in wicker. In the rain.

Oct 15th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.7

This is and older tasting note I brought per a request, I am not sure if this one is still drinking well today, so please report following opening. Deep red in color, nose full of green notes, eucalyptus, black and red fruits, black and red fruits, nice finish with soften tannins. My score 87, drink up

This is and older tasting note I brought per a request, I am not sure if this one is still drinking well today, so please report following opening. Deep red in color, nose full of green notes, eucalyptus, black and red fruits, black and red fruits, nice finish with soften tannins. My score 87, drink up

Oct 6th, 2015
Lori Mike

Red color. A cherry bomb of aroma hits you immediately. The taste is also cherry but both us is immediately thought NyQuil. Not bad, but a slight cough syrup presence. Very smooth and well balanced. A great #merlot for the price.

Red color. A cherry bomb of aroma hits you immediately. The taste is also cherry but both us is immediately thought NyQuil. Not bad, but a slight cough syrup presence. Very smooth and well balanced. A great #merlot for the price.

Jan 14th, 2015
Lori Mike

A great value wine. A go to for us. Loads of cherry

A great value wine. A go to for us. Loads of cherry

Oct 29th, 2014