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Columbia Valley Merlot

8.943 ratings
8.66 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
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.5

Really we'll paired with Roquefort. Not super inky, but more full body in a euro style wine, if that makes sense. I'd compare this with a well airated, in it's prime St. Emillion with a very mild spice effect. #Wawine - $25 / 92pts.

Really we'll paired with Roquefort. Not super inky, but more full body in a euro style wine, if that makes sense. I'd compare this with a well airated, in it's prime St. Emillion with a very mild spice effect. #Wawine - $25 / 92pts.

2 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2013
Kavita Nar

Smooth taste. Cherries, Licorice taste. Needs to breath a little once opened

Smooth taste. Cherries, Licorice taste. Needs to breath a little once opened

Nov 23rd, 2019
Eric

At $30 this is a killer deal. Very smooth blueberry mouthfeel. Medium long finish. one of the reasons I got into Washington wines. They need a few years to chill out for sure but after that they hang well with their Napa counterparts.

At $30 this is a killer deal. Very smooth blueberry mouthfeel. Medium long finish. one of the reasons I got into Washington wines. They need a few years to chill out for sure but after that they hang well with their Napa counterparts.

May 20th, 2016
Eric

Solid value. Dark fruit with a pleasant sweetness. Mellow tannins. Nice wine for the price.

Solid value. Dark fruit with a pleasant sweetness. Mellow tannins. Nice wine for the price.

Mar 26th, 2016
Dave Wood

Very solid Merlot from a consistent producer.

Very solid Merlot from a consistent producer.

Feb 27th, 2016
Mallory Russo

2009. Carmel notes on nose, super fucking tasty. Slightly "sweet" yet dry on the finish. Hint of spice

2009. Carmel notes on nose, super fucking tasty. Slightly "sweet" yet dry on the finish. Hint of spice

Jul 27th, 2015
Henry Fuseler

Nice. 6/15

Nice. 6/15

Jun 14th, 2015
Krisann Hawkins

#Spicy and #bold!

Mar 22nd, 2015
Jason Lane

A fantastic Merlot. Not a Merlot fan but this smooth, full-bodied fruit and oak wine is an exception! Drinks like a Sonoma Cab.

A fantastic Merlot. Not a Merlot fan but this smooth, full-bodied fruit and oak wine is an exception! Drinks like a Sonoma Cab.

Nov 27th, 2014
Marco Rodriguez

Heavy Merlot that drinks like a cab. Nice fruit with a bit of tobacco maybe

Heavy Merlot that drinks like a cab. Nice fruit with a bit of tobacco maybe

Sep 6th, 2014