Hogue
Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Very nice for a merlot, easy and approachable like most, but packing more substance than you would expect. The ripe cherry and berry flavors really shine through on this one, but with the background of baking spices, it makes it pair-able with many different foods.
Very nice for a merlot, easy and approachable like most, but packing more substance than you would expect. The ripe cherry and berry flavors really shine through on this one, but with the background of baking spices, it makes it pair-able with many different foods.
Oct 6th, 2015
Very good especially after food as a sipping wine
Very good especially after food as a sipping wine
Oct 10th, 2016Too syrupy. Not the worst merit ever but not a standout.
Too syrupy. Not the worst merit ever but not a standout.
Jun 17th, 2016
Smooth, fruit-forward Merlot. Lighter body than I expected.
Smooth, fruit-forward Merlot. Lighter body than I expected.
Jun 5th, 2016
Tried with pizza. While not without its moments of good flavor, it has that watered-downed texture certain Merlots have. It's not terrible, but one can find better.
Tried with pizza. While not without its moments of good flavor, it has that watered-downed texture certain Merlots have. It's not terrible, but one can find better.
Feb 14th, 2016Sweeter than my favorite merlot, has a slight citrusy fizzy sensation on the tongue, starts off plum and finishes with pleasant tannins.
Sweeter than my favorite merlot, has a slight citrusy fizzy sensation on the tongue, starts off plum and finishes with pleasant tannins.
Oct 20th, 2015