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9.3

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Very pretty nose with black fruits, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, Indian spices, cola and light black tea.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, chocolates, toast, light vanilla, dark coffee, Indian spices, light cola licorice and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 9 year old Merlot from Columbia Valley. Rich and extracted. Spicy and entertaining.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Smooth and elegant. Fruit forward and tangy. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 75% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in (85% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75. — 9 months ago

Eric

9.2

Needs more time in the bottle or maybe 24 hour decant. Very linear. Great blend. Enjoyed! — 3 years ago

Nolan Kido

10

I like it. — 5 years ago

Scott Cowan

9.0

Just over the 8.9 threshold to stand firmly at 9.0. It has a decent QPR, but not enormous such. Jammy, bit of smoke, round cherry plum pudding mouthfeel with my favorite part: a lingering finish. Excellent with strong meats and cheeses, especially truffle cheese! We’re it ten bucks cheaper I’d buy a case; at 30 bucks a bottle it’s good value but not a bargain — 6 years ago

Michael Seely

9.5

Outstanding — 8 years ago

with Joe

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

A beautiful example of Columbia Valley Syrah!! Big Dark brambly fruit with smokey black olive overtones. I keep coming back to this wine! I think it is better then what the “pros” rate it. (Average: 8.8). Outstanding and a great value. Paid $25. — 9 years ago

with Kylie and Kasey

KGPeace

9.0

A wine easily shared with someone that doesn't require a label. — 10 years ago

Leith Shenstone

9.4

If you want some luxurious fruit to match your steak, once and a while, a fun break from quaffable! — 11 years ago

Kelly Keene

9.5

Very bold, strong, long finish, good. NOT as good after opened for awhile — 11 years ago

Rachel Nesti

9.0

sweet but not annoyingly so. crisp and refreshing and good for dessert! — 10 months ago

Gary Redng

9.0

I really enjoyed this wine, unfortunately I paid more than $10 because I bought it at a restaurant. Columbia Valley wines are def in my wheelhouse of taste and enjoyment for vino! 2019 — 3 years ago

Sheryl Dhuey

9.0

Nice taste, nice price! — 4 years ago

Ozzie Díaz

9.0

Delicious. I would buy again — 6 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Hag Sameah — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.0

Quite drinkable — 7 years ago

with Joe

Michael O'Keefe

8.9

Good stuff. — 9 years ago

Janet Eileen

9.3

Full of body and flavor for the price. Great Friday night steak wine! — 10 years ago

Oblique Foto

9.2

Great all around Washington red. Perfect for our grilled steaks. — 10 years ago

Mindie Dieu

10

One of the few Merlots I can drink at any time and don't have to be in the mood for. Fragrant, smooth, almost silky. — 11 years ago

Paul Tilton

9.9

Good and local — 13 years ago

Samantha LeeAnn Sanders

10

Not too dry, and has a smooth finish. Great berry flavor. — 10 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.4

88% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. Intensely concentrated black fruits, baking spices and a beautiful arrangement of florals. Simply elegant. — a year ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

Crozes-like in a pure, modern, top example way. — 4 years ago

Michi Z

9.7

Love this wine! Not too sweet. — 5 years ago

Loren Judah

8.9

A beautifully balanced Chaleur Blanc with delicate sweet notes countered by some well appointed acidity. Finishes fast and smooth with only the tart acid lingering on. — 6 years ago

Patrick

8.9

Blueberry — 8 years ago

Michael Schollmeier

10

Great sweet wine — 9 years ago

Neal Schaffer

9.0

Right on the money with this Riesling! Straw in color and star bright. Nose was filled with lemon-lime, honeydew, Granny Smith apples, wild honey, citrus blossom, ginger, and new plastic pool toy aromas. The palate was extremely well balanced and the acidity was high and puckering. The tart lemon and lime flavors held through the finish. The finish was surprisingly long, and it was a nice medium-minus body. This Riesling provides a solid compliment to spicy sushi and spicy foods. It holds up strong and has a lot of backbone. All in all, this is your Riesling if you are looking for a refreshing, acidic, dry breath of fresh air. Instant favorite of mine! Washington dry Rieslings are spectacular. Cheers! — 9 years ago

with Dana

Pettus Randall

10

Cab + Merlot — 11 years ago

Neil Shah

9.3

One of my faves. I ordered two half bottles - imagine my delight when I received two full bottles at the half bottle price. — 12 years ago