Avennia

Valery Columbia Valley Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.327 ratings
9.63 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

#wbc18 stunning. Gorgeous herbal elements with the Franc. Gorgeous.

#wbc18 stunning. Gorgeous herbal elements with the Franc. Gorgeous.

Oct 4th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

A blend of cf 80 merlot and 20 cf from boushey and champoux vineyards red plum and cherry fruit floral and light tobacco spice. A very smooth and silky wine that has lots of spice and nuance with a firm hand of acidity this wine will flesh out with some time in the bottle the finish is long and layered . Most excellent

A blend of cf 80 merlot and 20 cf from boushey and champoux vineyards red plum and cherry fruit floral and light tobacco spice. A very smooth and silky wine that has lots of spice and nuance with a firm hand of acidity this wine will flesh out with some time in the bottle the finish is long and layered . Most excellent

Aug 14th, 2014
Carla D

Wow! Incredible find. In my recent wine tasting at Avennia, this was by far my favorite. Award-winning Merlot. Loved it that first time and each subsequent Coravin experience.

Wow! Incredible find. In my recent wine tasting at Avennia, this was by far my favorite. Award-winning Merlot. Loved it that first time and each subsequent Coravin experience.

Mar 21st, 2021
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Fantastic! Went so well with our risotto and garam masala carrots at dinner. So much depth to this wine. Good value.

Fantastic! Went so well with our risotto and garam masala carrots at dinner. So much depth to this wine. Good value.

May 5th, 2019
Doug Sayed

Savory blue fruits with a fading structure and a nice finish. Drink up in the next year or so.

Savory blue fruits with a fading structure and a nice finish. Drink up in the next year or so.

Mar 9th, 2019
Ryan Anderson

Silk, smooth, deep red and blue fruit. Slight tobacco. Remains good the second day.

Silk, smooth, deep red and blue fruit. Slight tobacco. Remains good the second day.

May 22nd, 2018
Lucy Todd

70% merlot 30% cab franc. Good right out of the bottle even before having time open. The bold earthy flavors of Merlot tempered by spicy and fruity notes of the Cab Franc. Was excellent with pasta with red sauce. Wonder if aging slightly more would improve it.

70% merlot 30% cab franc. Good right out of the bottle even before having time open. The bold earthy flavors of Merlot tempered by spicy and fruity notes of the Cab Franc. Was excellent with pasta with red sauce. Wonder if aging slightly more would improve it.

Apr 4th, 2018
kasimir bujak


aromas give spice, cigarbox, charcuterie, thyme, dust, red and black plums and cherries....this has a gorgeous mouthfeel- red plum, earth, wood, and a little licorice all melted together.


aromas give spice, cigarbox, charcuterie, thyme, dust, red and black plums and cherries....this has a gorgeous mouthfeel- red plum, earth, wood, and a little licorice all melted together.

Jan 27th, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Nice red blend. A little surprised they categorized this as a blend with it being 80% Merlot. Smooth with a nice subtle Cab Franc finish (20%).

Nice red blend. A little surprised they categorized this as a blend with it being 80% Merlot. Smooth with a nice subtle Cab Franc finish (20%).

Jan 22nd, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Still have a couple bottles left of this and we are definitely going to save them. Although approachable now, this wine would still benefit from some time in the bottle. Incredibly smooth the next day. Lots of fruit on this one, definitely a Merlot blend.

Still have a couple bottles left of this and we are definitely going to save them. Although approachable now, this wine would still benefit from some time in the bottle. Incredibly smooth the next day. Lots of fruit on this one, definitely a Merlot blend.

Apr 30th, 2016