Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot

8.6168 ratings

8.42 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

8.4

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

8.3

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

8.4

For only EIGHT dollars? This is awesome.

For only EIGHT dollars? This is awesome.

Jul 5th, 2014

9.0

2012 was a great year for Washington Wines

2012 was a great year for Washington Wines

Oct 24th, 2020

8.7

Very fruit and cedar forward. The acidity was balanced, and it finishes smooth. I desired a little astringency, but it's more than drinkable.

Very fruit and cedar forward. The acidity was balanced, and it finishes smooth. I desired a little astringency, but it's more than drinkable.

Oct 23rd, 2016

9.0

Very cherry on the nose and depth with little sweetness, great acid and full body.

Very cherry on the nose and depth with little sweetness, great acid and full body.

May 28th, 2016

7.9

Smooth with stronger bite.

Smooth with stronger bite.

Feb 20th, 2016

9.5

Received this wine as a gift and enjoyed how it easy it was to drink. I will defiantly drink this again.

Received this wine as a gift and enjoyed how it easy it was to drink. I will defiantly drink this again.

Feb 4th, 2016

8.1

Columbia Coke/Take a bump but don't you choke/Wine will numb your throat 🍷

Columbia Coke/Take a bump but don't you choke/Wine will numb your throat 🍷

Jan 6th, 2016

8.7

Columbia Coke/Take a bump but don't you choke/Wine will numb your throat 🍷

Columbia Coke/Take a bump but don't you choke/Wine will numb your throat 🍷

Jan 6th, 2016