Adams Bench

Reckoning Columbia Valley Merlot Blend

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

Deep, blackish garnet purple. Abundant nose and mouth-filling palate of black plum, graphite, blackberry, and other juicy dark fruits. Full body. Medium plus, velvety tannins. Medium plus acidity. The Washington bridge between California and Bordeaux is quite clear in this Merlot-based Bordeaux style blend. Juicy fruit meets earth and structure like no other place can deliver. Fine Yankee beef preparations are in order: pot roast, prime rib, or New York strip would all fare well as would your favorite grill fare. Drink now through 2025 for potential development (but it should hold on much longer).

Deep, blackish garnet purple. Abundant nose and mouth-filling palate of black plum, graphite, blackberry, and other juicy dark fruits. Full body. Medium plus, velvety tannins. Medium plus acidity. The Washington bridge between California and Bordeaux is quite clear in this Merlot-based Bordeaux style blend. Juicy fruit meets earth and structure like no other place can deliver. Fine Yankee beef preparations are in order: pot roast, prime rib, or New York strip would all fare well as would your favorite grill fare. Drink now through 2025 for potential development (but it should hold on much longer).

Aug 12th, 2020
Trevor Scott

Pucker up, this wine is on the edge of dry. Like where a desert runs into the ocean.

Pucker up, this wine is on the edge of dry. Like where a desert runs into the ocean.

Apr 8th, 2023
G Morgan

TW

TW

Jul 28th, 2017
Terrance Creighton

Wonderful blend of dried fruits, new shoes, Xmas spice, cinnamon and sugar. Very well balanced and really coats the mouth. Lingers too.

Wonderful blend of dried fruits, new shoes, Xmas spice, cinnamon and sugar. Very well balanced and really coats the mouth. Lingers too.

Jan 25th, 2016
Michael Aslanides

Subtle nose but good texture and structure.

Subtle nose but good texture and structure.

Nov 10th, 2013
Michael Retter

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Apr 12th, 2015
Dmitry Sadakov

Dmitry had this 5 years ago

Dmitry had this 5 years ago

Apr 8th, 2019
Will Bean

Will had this 6 years ago

Will had this 6 years ago

Jan 21st, 2018
Tina McKenna Poland

Tina had this 6 years ago

Tina had this 6 years ago

Jan 3rd, 2018
Choonghor Woon

Choonghor had this 7 years ago

Choonghor had this 7 years ago

Nov 11th, 2016