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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2005

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2005


Merlot

from Columbia Valley, Washington

red wine
Our Price: $12.29
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004
Wine Spectator 2004 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2004 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point rating
2003
Wine Spectator 2003 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2003 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Grand Estates Merlot 90 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Grand Estates Merlot 87 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Grand Estates Merlot 87 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 1999 Grand Estates Merlot 87 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1999 Grand Estates Merlot 87 point rating
1998
Wine Spectator 1998 Grand Estates Merlot 89 point ratingWine Spectator 1998 Grand Estates Merlot 89 point rating
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Item No. 91449
winemaker's notes:

Blend: 94% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc

"This complex, artisanally crafted wine offers classic Merlot spice, ripe cherry fruit and cocoa aromatics which persist on the palate. The balance of wood and black fruits creates a velvety, seductively smooth finish."
- Ray Einberger, Winemaker

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number of reviews: 2
number of lists: 3
2 out of 2 people would buy this wine again

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EricV - Ithaca, NY (read all my reviews)
  Good Value - 4/30/2008
I would buy this wine again

A good value merlot that is a bargain at this price (sub $13 range).


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Craig T - Jacksonville, FL (read all my reviews)
  Best Merlot Yet - 1/11/2008
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
 I would buy this wine again

This is the best Merlot I've had to date, I would and have recommended this to anyone.


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  2. Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2005
  3. Tin Roof Merlot 2005


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