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  • 2004 COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES MERLOT- tasted blind; I threw this in as a ringer since it was purchased for under $10 and would be a tough call in a blink tasting; it was a Wine Spectator #8 in the 07` top 100; made of 97% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and .5% Cabernet Franc; still showing strong with continued surprising pleasure, it had wondrous blackberry and plum fruit with mild chocolate and coffee notes; it had a medium plus body and a texture that was soft and easy on the palate and it even held on for a long finish; it got first in its flight of 6 and then many eye openings once revealed. I love blind tastings.

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  • I was so surprised when I opened this wine, expecting it to be undrinkable. Not only is it drinkable, it is stunning! Dark color with no signs of bricking; a strong and very attractive nose, redolent of oak, spice. leather, and sweet tobacco. A bit light on the palate; tannins are fully integrated, leaving only a bit of dark fruit and spice to tease the palate. A bit of a mineral note on the finish. Major shortcoming is that it has a rather thin mouthfeel, but this is a common trait of older wines, and really doesn't detract from the enjoyment of drinking this. This is a classy wine that outperforms its pedigree by a mile. No way that such a modest wine should have survived so long and matured so well. Just goes to show that you never know what you will find when you pop that cork!

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  • A really pleasant surprise. The last of the lot and long forgotten, I'd assumed it would be way over the hill, but instead, it is...quite elegant, balanced and drinking incredibly well, far, far above the price point. I could almost mistake it for a solid mid-range Bordeaux. I now wish I had more.

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  • This is still holding up nicely. My last bottle, so it's time get more for the future. Great value.

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  • Good value

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  • By Sean Sullivan
    1/29/2009, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) *** points

    (Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley) A touch of earthiness along with chocolate and cranberry. On the taste, the fruit has started to degrade a bit. 96% Merlot; 3.5% Cabernet; 0.5% Cab Franc. 13.5% alcohol. 140,000 cases produced.

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