Deep ruby red in the glass. Great intensity of aromas here - loads of black fruit, oak spice, leather and some jammy red fruit. Dry with high tannins and an acid that highlights the fruit nicely. Everything is in balance here. The wine shows solid depth and a well-knit structure, but could use a bit of length. Nonetheless, a beautiful effort. Drink or keep.
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(Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Horse Heaven Hills) An aromatically subdued wine with a medley of oak spices, bittersweet chocolate, and dark raspberries. The palate has chalky tannins and subdued fruit flavors. 96% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Malbec. Aged 18 months in French and American oak (33% new). 14.5% alcohol. 64,000 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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6/7/2019 - grapenomad wrote: 93 Points
Deep ruby red in the glass. Great intensity of aromas here - loads of black fruit, oak spice, leather and some jammy red fruit. Dry with high tannins and an acid that highlights the fruit nicely. Everything is in balance here. The wine shows solid depth and a well-knit structure, but could use a bit of length. Nonetheless, a beautiful effort. Drink or keep.
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12/29/2014 - Philippe_C wrote: 90 Points
Nose of chocolate, mokka, black fruit, cigar box... very refined tannins, soft and sweet finish? but ugly label!!
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6/30/2014 - antho_broncos Likes this wine: 88 Points
Lots of fruit flavors though not jammy or even fruit forward. Finishes very nicely with earth, toast and just a hint of spice. Moderately tannic.
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3/16/2014 - DanSm wrote: 85 Points
Nice merlot for the price.
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3/12/2014 - corkscrews Likes this wine: 88 Points
Solid value wine. www.winelx.com
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