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Columbia Valley Merlot

8.88 ratings
-no 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
Jean Kim

Medium ruby, soft tannins, clove, allspice, crushed gravel. Could use more complexity and structure, it was a bit boring to drink after a glass.

Medium ruby, soft tannins, clove, allspice, crushed gravel. Could use more complexity and structure, it was a bit boring to drink after a glass.

Nov 25th, 2020
Nicole Ruiz Hudson

A big, structured Merlot with grippy tannins. Black cherries, cassis, plums, pencil lead, mocha, spice and tobacco.

If blinding, I might’ve thought it was cab except for the lack of a lot of pyrazine.

Sample.

A big, structured Merlot with grippy tannins. Black cherries, cassis, plums, pencil lead, mocha, spice and tobacco.

If blinding, I might’ve thought it was cab except for the lack of a lot of pyrazine.

Sample.

May 15th, 2020
Reed Chorn

Smoothly sour with a berry fore taste. Avoids a fermented taste yet is fruity and strong.

Smoothly sour with a berry fore taste. Avoids a fermented taste yet is fruity and strong.

Feb 19th, 2020
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Still tasting really nice. Lots of fruit on this one, lovely.

Still tasting really nice. Lots of fruit on this one, lovely.

Feb 4th, 2020
Erica Gamble

Smooth and elegant. Rich without being overpowering. A big merlot.

Smooth and elegant. Rich without being overpowering. A big merlot.

Jan 23rd, 2020
Greg Lucero

2/29/20 From Danny and Saumi

2/29/20 From Danny and Saumi

Feb 22nd, 2020
Will Bean

Will had this 5 months ago

Will had this 5 months ago

Jun 24th, 2024
Irwin Grossman

Irwin had this 5 years ago

Irwin had this 5 years ago

May 11th, 2020
Harry Lee

Harry had this 5 years ago

Harry had this 5 years ago

Feb 18th, 2020