Columbia Crest

H3 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot

8.958 ratings

-no pro ratings

Horse Heaven Hills, 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

8.0

In 2021 this 2010 had all markings of a bottle that's been on the shelf too long. The cork broke to bits as I was opening it. A bit sweet, not bad, not much else to say about it. I doubt I'd have liked it that much more in it's prime, but I'm admittedly a snob.

In 2021 this 2010 had all markings of a bottle that's been on the shelf too long. The cork broke to bits as I was opening it. A bit sweet, not bad, not much else to say about it. I doubt I'd have liked it that much more in it's prime, but I'm admittedly a snob.

Dec 19th, 2021

8.8

2010 Vintage - Drank at the lake in MI

2010 Vintage - Drank at the lake in MI

Sep 4th, 2016

9.3

Love this wine.

Love this wine.

Feb 19th, 2015

9.0

Love the 2010 vintage!

Love the 2010 vintage!

Feb 1st, 2015

9.3

Would definitely buy again. Not harsh. Good flavor. Medium body.
Paid $18.

Would definitely buy again. Not harsh. Good flavor. Medium body.
Paid $18.

Oct 5th, 2014

8.9

Still one of my old standbys. Always good.

Still one of my old standbys. Always good.

Apr 3rd, 2014

Christie Herbert

9.7

Very smooth

Very smooth

Dec 25th, 2013

9.5

Olive Garden. Nice wine

Olive Garden. Nice wine

Jun 28th, 2013

9.2

What a bargain! This wine is medium-bodied, lightly jammy, black pepper -- tastes like a much more expensive merlot! Would buy again.

What a bargain! This wine is medium-bodied, lightly jammy, black pepper -- tastes like a much more expensive merlot! Would buy again.

Jun 16th, 2013

Nicholas Molnar

8.4

Smoky

Smoky

Jun 1st, 2013