Novelty Hill
Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This Merlot as 9% cabernet sauvignon added to blend. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and herb spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending a little spicy. Will stand up to food, drink now no aging benefit.
This Merlot as 9% cabernet sauvignon added to blend. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and herb spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending a little spicy. Will stand up to food, drink now no aging benefit.
Dec 6th, 2022
Dark garnet red. Bodacious nose of plummy blueberry. Echoed on the full-bodied palate with blackberry and light vanilla. Velvety (medium minus) tannins surround a core of juicy medium acidity from entry to medium-long finish. Wonderfully plush Merlot that reflects what Columbia Valley is all about. Great as a sipper bit shines with a meal. Filet or burgers are naturals, but try it with -- and in -- a classic beef stew! Drink now through 2024.
Dark garnet red. Bodacious nose of plummy blueberry. Echoed on the full-bodied palate with blackberry and light vanilla. Velvety (medium minus) tannins surround a core of juicy medium acidity from entry to medium-long finish. Wonderfully plush Merlot that reflects what Columbia Valley is all about. Great as a sipper bit shines with a meal. Filet or burgers are naturals, but try it with -- and in -- a classic beef stew! Drink now through 2024.
Jun 1st, 2022
Earthy with minimal fruit and a short finish. Would not buy.
Earthy with minimal fruit and a short finish. Would not buy.
Nov 11th, 2015A bit of cab and cab franc
A bit of cab and cab franc
Jan 16th, 2014
Juicy Plum, vanilla, baking spices, soft tannins.
Juicy Plum, vanilla, baking spices, soft tannins.
Jan 1st, 2024
Still not a huge Merlot fan but this was decent.
Still not a huge Merlot fan but this was decent.
Jan 27th, 2021
I didn’t get any opportunity to drink this but my wife very much enjoyed this as a casual, everyday Merlot. Will be getting this again.
I didn’t get any opportunity to drink this but my wife very much enjoyed this as a casual, everyday Merlot. Will be getting this again.
Jan 25th, 2020
Had such high expectations but was bitterly disappointed. Was really tinny and medicinally on the palate. Quite off-putting and overshadowed the lush fruit. Assume it was a bad bottle but not risking again for $18.
Had such high expectations but was bitterly disappointed. Was really tinny and medicinally on the palate. Quite off-putting and overshadowed the lush fruit. Assume it was a bad bottle but not risking again for $18.
May 9th, 2018