Crossfork Creek Cellars
Merlot
Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Dark, glass-clinging purple. Plum and juicy blackberry on the inviting nose. Echoed on the medium-full palate which adds a touch of vanilla cobbler, medium plus tannins, and juicy medium plus acidity. Finish is medium long and continues the palate. A fine example of the bridge between California and Bordeaux that is Washington Merlot: New World fruit with Old World structure. Great upgrade to meatloaf and inexpensive cuts of beef. Wonderful in a cream sauce. Drink now through 2026.
Dark, glass-clinging purple. Plum and juicy blackberry on the inviting nose. Echoed on the medium-full palate which adds a touch of vanilla cobbler, medium plus tannins, and juicy medium plus acidity. Finish is medium long and continues the palate. A fine example of the bridge between California and Bordeaux that is Washington Merlot: New World fruit with Old World structure. Great upgrade to meatloaf and inexpensive cuts of beef. Wonderful in a cream sauce. Drink now through 2026.
Jan 21st, 2024Dark purple in the glass. Plush, dark plummy nose and palate lead into a mouthfilling bundle of fruit and velvety tannins supported by medium plus acidity. “Tastes like a good, dark cherry,” says my dinner partner. And I agree. This is a fine example of what Washington can do with the Bordeaux varieties. A perfect partner for Filet Mignon or other light cuts of beef. Beef stew would be a fine pair as well. Keep this one around for the winter!
Dark purple in the glass. Plush, dark plummy nose and palate lead into a mouthfilling bundle of fruit and velvety tannins supported by medium plus acidity. “Tastes like a good, dark cherry,” says my dinner partner. And I agree. This is a fine example of what Washington can do with the Bordeaux varieties. A perfect partner for Filet Mignon or other light cuts of beef. Beef stew would be a fine pair as well. Keep this one around for the winter!
Dec 29th, 2018
Used to cook but enjoyed it after. Mild flavor oaky but pretty good
Used to cook but enjoyed it after. Mild flavor oaky but pretty good
Aug 21st, 2022
Total Wines. Decent bouquet, very thin. Generic.
Total Wines. Decent bouquet, very thin. Generic.
Apr 29th, 2021
Smooth, subtle, dry. Chocolate and cherries
EDIT: I’ve gotten a second bottle, and both corks have been a bit crumbly/dry. Remove with caution.
Smooth, subtle, dry. Chocolate and cherries
EDIT: I’ve gotten a second bottle, and both corks have been a bit crumbly/dry. Remove with caution.
Fruit with oak on back end. Opened well with steak
Fruit with oak on back end. Opened well with steak
Dec 25th, 2020
Very smooth and fruit forward. Didn’t know much about it but would get again
Very smooth and fruit forward. Didn’t know much about it but would get again
Feb 26th, 2020Pretty sweet, acids are definitely tempered after 5 years. Very plummy and cherry-y, tasty!
Pretty sweet, acids are definitely tempered after 5 years. Very plummy and cherry-y, tasty!
Jan 29th, 2020