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2008 Columbia Crest Merlot H3
Merlot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 99
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Hubjunk wrote: 82 points
December 7, 2016 - Still showing some signs of life, but not much. Medicinal, alcohol and damp newspaper on the nose. Subdued dark fruit on the palate and no finish to speak of.
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Altonplace Likes this wine: 89 points
November 13, 2014 - A pleasant surprise - nothing wrong with this wine, esp at this price. Fruit and earth, simple.
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rbrater Likes this wine: 89 points
November 12, 2014 - Just a great bottle for the price. Still drinking well, but I wouldn't wait too much longer. Wine is still velvety and luscious, but now has a bit of an earthy edge.
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jschoenau wrote: 85 points
August 2, 2014 - Lovely Merlot with steak
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DTWOB Likes this wine: 90 points
January 14, 2014 - Paired well with beef shank stew and egg noodles. Even used a little in the stock.
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By Sean Sullivan
3/2/2011 (link) *** 1/2 points(Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Horse Heaven Hills) Aromatics of dust, vanilla, oak spice, cassis, berries, and cherries. American oak aromas of coconut occasionally come to the fore. On the palate, pretty tightly wound up at present. Ramps up slowly before opening up and smoothing out with silky oak flavors. A lot of wine for the money but not for those who don’t like a fair amount of wood on their wine. Has a long life ahead of it. 92% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and a "kiss" of Syrah. Aged 14-18 months in French and American oak (33% new). 14.5% alcohol. 40,000 cases produced.
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By Richard Jennings
2/10/2011 (link) 85 points(Columbia Crest Merlot H3) Dark purple red violet color; redolent red plum, ripe berry, oak nose; tight, ripe plum, black fruit, berry, cedar palate, needs 2 years; short-medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Columbia Crest
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation H3
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Horse Heaven Hills
- UPC Code 088586003431
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 320 (25%)
- Consumed 960 (75%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Pagliacci Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza with a Pagliaccio Salad., tagliatelle with porcini mushroomsWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerColumbia Crest
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationHorse Heaven Hills
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