L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Merlot

9.035 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Amber Fries

Communications Director for Duck Pond Cellars & Desert Wind Winery

9.2

Bright red fruit, supple mouthfeel. Good QPR.

Bright red fruit, supple mouthfeel. Good QPR.

Sep 7th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

85% Merlot very nicely done dark but also high-toned herbs complex not a long finish

85% Merlot very nicely done dark but also high-toned herbs complex not a long finish

Feb 5th, 2015
Willie Carter

Fresh herbs dominate the bouquet and mingles well with the cherry tart and cocoa powder. Definitely full bodied but not overpowering, there’s a nice weight to this Merlot. Oak can be the bane of many wines but not when done right and it’s well integrated here. Does it drink more like a Cab? Of course it does, but it still manages to work. A hefty amount of spice on the palate to go along with the raspberries and herbal notes. A solid, sturdy Merlot.

Fresh herbs dominate the bouquet and mingles well with the cherry tart and cocoa powder. Definitely full bodied but not overpowering, there’s a nice weight to this Merlot. Oak can be the bane of many wines but not when done right and it’s well integrated here. Does it drink more like a Cab? Of course it does, but it still manages to work. A hefty amount of spice on the palate to go along with the raspberries and herbal notes. A solid, sturdy Merlot.

Dec 25th, 2019
Brenda Magnetti

At @centro

At @centro

Dec 27th, 2016
Gene Harlow

Wonderful mini bottle of Merlot but nothing mini about this juice, especially with pots de creame!

Wonderful mini bottle of Merlot but nothing mini about this juice, especially with pots de creame!

Dec 14th, 2016
Chris Olson

Quite good.

Quite good.

Dec 18th, 2015
Lisa Tate

Easy to drink. Not too bold...nice and smooth finish.

Easy to drink. Not too bold...nice and smooth finish.

Oct 18th, 2015
Luis E. Rodriguez

Decanted X 2 hrs , Tiramisu just jump out

Decanted X 2 hrs , Tiramisu just jump out

May 14th, 2015
Marsh Leclsir-Marzolf

Pamela's great wine.

Pamela's great wine.

Dec 17th, 2014
Joshua Gallegos

This wine has great body, a very powerful wine. Could age well. A strong bouquet of plum, black cherry, and fresh rain. Good tannins. Great acidity.

This wine has great body, a very powerful wine. Could age well. A strong bouquet of plum, black cherry, and fresh rain. Good tannins. Great acidity.

Jun 24th, 2014