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Red
2006 Columbia Crest Merlot Grand Estates
Merlot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 73
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Chack2003 Likes this wine:
April 14, 2019 - Little late to drink this one, but had the bottle last night and it was still pretty good.
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chelidon Likes this wine: 88 points
February 10, 2016 - Surprisingly good -- one of those "left it in the back of the cellar, probably way over the hill" weeknight wines, that turned out to have matured well, and still really holds its own. Great balance, very smooth, and somewhat more complex than expected, especially for the age.
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Momus99 wrote: 89 points
January 27, 2015 - I have always known Columbia Crest as a great value for solid, tasty, well-made (though mass-produced) Washington reds. This bottle was given to us by friends who had found it when cleaning out their basement. I popped & poured it with no expectations, assuming that, being an inexpensive wine produced to be drunk young, that at 9 years, it would be long over the hill.
BOY was I surprised. This wine is still very youthful! Clear, dark dark red with no bricking, lovely up-front nose with dominant cherry and some cigar-wrapper in the background, and barely noticeable tannins. Palate is balanced with alcohol, acid, and everything else all in place and nothing out of joint. This wine has REALLY come together nicely! Obviously not a blockbuster "star of the night" kind of wine, but no slouch. Paired very nicely with whole wheat shells & pesto.1 person found this helpful Comment -
kosmik Likes this wine: 86 points
October 5, 2013 - Pas de notes détaillées. Surpris par sa tenue, certainement assoupli et affiné, mais encore frais et fruité avec une légère pointe torréfiée en support. Simple dans l'ensemble, mais fort agréable tout de même. Boire sans attendre.
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jamon7 Likes this wine: 89 points
April 19, 2012 - Great aromas at first nose. Flowers and then some sort of fruits like mango. Dark berries, well balanced and smooth in flavour. Great pairing for Mexican food
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By John Szabo, MS
3/9/2011 (link)(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot, Columbia Valley red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Sean Sullivan
1/29/2009 (link) *** points(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley) Very light pencil shavings and a light, pretty berry smell on an elusive nose. After a bit, shows currant and pepper along with light herbal and floral notes. Very smooth and rich on the palate with a pleasing finish. Overall, good but would like a bit more on the nose. Perhaps will come on in the next 3-6 months. 85% Merlot; 7% Syrah; 5% Cab Franc; 3% Cabernet. 13.5% alcohol.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Columbia Crest
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation Grand Estates
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- UPC Code 088586402845
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 195 (24%)
- Consumed 632 (76%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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