Matthews Cellars

Columbia Valley Merlot

9.534 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Yakima Valley, 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
Alicia

2014 Merlot
Dark red cherries and plum with hints of spices

2014 Merlot
Dark red cherries and plum with hints of spices

Sep 12th, 2022
Sean

Decent not great, would buy again. Bold and lots of tannins

Decent not great, would buy again. Bold and lots of tannins

Apr 30th, 2022
Jonathan Shoup

Really enjoyed this wine, and everything else that comes from this vineyard. Smooth dark cherry taste with a finish like warm baked bread and spices. Tannins so firm they seemed to be hanging out ten minutes later.
(🎥 Nightmare Alley)

Really enjoyed this wine, and everything else that comes from this vineyard. Smooth dark cherry taste with a finish like warm baked bread and spices. Tannins so firm they seemed to be hanging out ten minutes later.
(🎥 Nightmare Alley)

Feb 20th, 2022
Rebecca Cauthorn

This merlot has a nice nose and nice palate that grows the more you drink. It has sweet spicy notes that leave a beautiful aftertaste.

This merlot has a nice nose and nice palate that grows the more you drink. It has sweet spicy notes that leave a beautiful aftertaste.

Jul 3rd, 2021
Robyn Stencil

So impressed with this merlot - can you say black cherry? Successfully blends dark fruits and graphite, definitely one of my favorite weeknight wines and go-to gift. It’s a total crowd-pleaser; everyone I share it with wants to know where to buy a bottle.

So impressed with this merlot - can you say black cherry? Successfully blends dark fruits and graphite, definitely one of my favorite weeknight wines and go-to gift. It’s a total crowd-pleaser; everyone I share it with wants to know where to buy a bottle.

Dec 10th, 2020
Mel Agustin

Cabernet dominant blend that has great texture. Drnking so well however it is still young

Cabernet dominant blend that has great texture. Drnking so well however it is still young

Nov 12th, 2020
Mel Agustin

Full bodied, earthy notes. Dark fruit to finish. Loved even more with food.

Full bodied, earthy notes. Dark fruit to finish. Loved even more with food.

Nov 12th, 2020
Mel Agustin

Keeps getting better.

Keeps getting better.

Nov 12th, 2020
Philip Wood

Deep cassis flavors right as it hits your palette. Ruby rich aromas of strawberries as blackberries with a hint of earth. Opulent and oh so yummy!!

Deep cassis flavors right as it hits your palette. Ruby rich aromas of strawberries as blackberries with a hint of earth. Opulent and oh so yummy!!

Apr 5th, 2020
Danielle Wagner

This polished red wine has beautiful hints of black cherry and sandalwood finished with silky tannins.

This polished red wine has beautiful hints of black cherry and sandalwood finished with silky tannins.

Jan 6th, 2020