(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley) A fairly muted nose with dust, red fruit, and light milk chocolate. Light fruit on the palate with a silky layer of mocha flavors. Lacks some of the heft of recent vintages.
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By Sean Sullivan
(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley) A fairly muted nose with dust, red fruit, and light milk chocolate. Light fruit on the palate with a silky layer of mocha flavors. Lacks some of the heft of recent vintages.8/30/2010, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) ** 1/2 points