Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
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
$32 - Ballard market 8/12 /13.
$32 - Ballard market 8/12 /13.
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2013
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.
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
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
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
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Mason had this 9 years ago
Mason had this 9 years ago
Nov 27th, 2014
