2012 Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux

Community Tasting Notes (40) Avg Score: 87.3 points

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  10/11/2018 - madvitale Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Really pleasant everyday wine. Versatile.

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  6/1/2018 - kimobo wrote: 90 Points

  A very drinkable and enjoyable red blend. Mild tannins and a smooth finish. Would buy again.

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  3/14/2018 - Ralphie1 wrote: 90 Points

  So good for the money!

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  1/8/2018 - Ralphie1 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  A little thin. May be past it’s prime. Nice for the money.

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  8/31/2017 - srh Likes this wine:

  60% Syrah, 27% Merlot, 4% C.F., 4% Viognier, 2% Malbec, & 3% Other Varietals; "Grapes were crushed at 30% whole-berry; Fermentation lasted 6-10 days on the skins using various yeasts; Malolactic fermentation occurred in s/s tanks & oak barrels. Blending occurred shortly after malolactic fermentation. Barrel aged in a combination of AM & FR oak, 1/3 new, for 18 mos;" 14.5% ABV, 0.57g/100ml T.A., & 3.77 pH;
  
  N: Vanilla, poss choc, with smoke, atop pyrazines with notes of cherries & earth
  
  P: MF body; Ripe, ALMOST swtish frt met by a firm middle which slowly morphs into a LONG, slightly spicy, ult very, VERY slightly bitterswt choc finish; 91 pts & "Best Buy" WE @ $15, 90 WS, & 5 contest medals as per wine-searcher's "Tasting Notes" pg. [As of late Apr '19, wine-searcher still shows 3 vendors from $10-$16.]

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