Forgeron Cellars

Columbia Valley Merlot

9.025 ratings
8.84 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The Columbia Valley Merlot is a blend of 91% Merlot, 5% Malbec & 4% Petit Verdot. On the nose, loads of blue fruits, blackberries, dark cherry, black plum, soft spices, loamy soil and violets. Body is medium and the tannins are M+. Fresh, ripe, blueberries, blackberries, dark cherry, medium spice, clove, nutmeg, hint of vanilla, soft leather, dry crushed rocks, violet, very nice acidity and a round finish that's easy to drink young.

The Columbia Valley Merlot is a blend of 91% Merlot, 5% Malbec & 4% Petit Verdot. On the nose, loads of blue fruits, blackberries, dark cherry, black plum, soft spices, loamy soil and violets. Body is medium and the tannins are M+. Fresh, ripe, blueberries, blackberries, dark cherry, medium spice, clove, nutmeg, hint of vanilla, soft leather, dry crushed rocks, violet, very nice acidity and a round finish that's easy to drink young.

Aug 25th, 2017
Marvin DeMattos

$32 - Ballard market 8/12 /13.

$32 - Ballard market 8/12 /13.

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2013
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

Straight forward compared to previous years #merlot. Took time to open, much less elegant than i remember.

Good density, boysenberry fruit and smooth with good acid. Nose is lacking. An exception year for Marie.

Straight forward compared to previous years #merlot. Took time to open, much less elegant than i remember.

Good density, boysenberry fruit and smooth with good acid. Nose is lacking. An exception year for Marie.

Jul 30th, 2016
Ryan Tackett

Incredibly deep, rich complexity. Dark fruit, black pepper, oak, leather, tobacco, cinnamon, orange peel, dried fruits...on and on! The arrival is full bodied and mouth-coating with a long tannic finish.

Incredibly deep, rich complexity. Dark fruit, black pepper, oak, leather, tobacco, cinnamon, orange peel, dried fruits...on and on! The arrival is full bodied and mouth-coating with a long tannic finish.

Nov 30th, 2016
Julia Hiles

Bought this as a gift for Dad! Yummy! A merlot for a cab drinker...

Bought this as a gift for Dad! Yummy! A merlot for a cab drinker...

Aug 6th, 2015
Angela Frechette

Great pre-Thanksgiving appetizer wine which pairs well with the compte cheese and olives that our family is pre-partying with. Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Great pre-Thanksgiving appetizer wine which pairs well with the compte cheese and olives that our family is pre-partying with. Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Nov 28th, 2014
John Thompson

Very smooth

Very smooth

Jul 27th, 2013
Bryant Bickel

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Bryant had this 9 years ago

Jan 18th, 2016
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.5

Mason had this 10 years ago

Mason had this 10 years ago

Nov 27th, 2014
Benjamin Hettema

Benjamin had this 5 years ago

Benjamin had this 5 years ago

Dec 20th, 2019