2003 Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  7/15/2017 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Dark ruby, full bodied, low tannins, mellow dark fruit flavor, lacking complexity, may be past its prime. None the less, very well made and quite drinkable.

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  5/18/2016 - Recreation Chef Likes this wine: 91 Points

  With low expectations because I thought this bottle might be past its prime and without flavor, I was pleasantly surprised how good this bottle held up. Yes, it has a chocolate nose and flavor that was excellent when paired with a medium steak. I very much liked this wine and it flavor profile. Well done CC!

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  3/27/2016 - ParagonCD wrote:

  I bought a 6 yr vertical of this - long story - I drank this second. It didn't hold up. It was well cellared. Perhaps just the bottle? The '02 held up very well.

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  4/27/2012 - gortonator wrote: 91 Points

  I think this wine is aging beautifully - blog report at http://gortonator-on-wine.blogspot.com/2012/04/some-special-washington-merlots.html

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  8/8/2010 - iamandyc wrote: 90 Points

  This was an excellent merlot. Improved with decanting and was at its best on day 2. Plush dark fruits with a little oak peaking in. Smooth and balanced.

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