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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2004


Merlot

from Columbia Valley, Washington

red wine
Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator 90 point rating
Special Price: $9.49
Regular Price: $11.00
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine & Spirits 2006 Grand Estates Merlot 89 point ratingWine & Spirits 2006 Grand Estates Merlot 89 point rating
Wine Spectator 2006 Grand Estates Merlot 88 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 Grand Estates Merlot 88 point rating
2005
Wine Enthusiast 2005 Grand Estates Merlot 88 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2005 Grand Estates Merlot 88 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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The 2006 vintage is is available for: $11.79
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TASTING CHART
 dry or sweet   bone dry  Sweetness  dessert 
 body   light body  Body  very full body 
 acidity   soft, gentle  Acidity  very crisp 
 tannin   none  Tannin  heavy tannins 
 oak   none  Oak  heavy oak 

winemaker's notes:

Number 8 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!

Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007!

Blend: 96% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.5% Cabernet Franc

This complex artisan wine is produced using various barrel types and varietals to offer classic Merlot spice, ripe cherry fruit, and cocoa aromatics which persist on the palate. The balance of wood and black fruits creates a velvety, seductive finish.

"Bursting with blueberry and currant fruit, this zips across the palate with a racy texture and refined tannins. Lingers enticingly with a hint of mocha on the clearheaded finish. Drink now through 2009."
-Wine Spectator "Best Value"
May 31st, 2007 "Advance" Edition
90 Points

user reviews & wine lists:
number of reviews: 10 view all
number of lists: 3
2 out of 3 people would buy this wine again

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 Tasting Tags:
VELVETY SMOOTH, HINT OF OAK, NICE RED COLOR

Pair With:
whatever, PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE, PASTA ALFREDO, PASTA WITH GALIC OIL
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Salut NY - New York, NY (read all my reviews)
I would buy this wine again
Adding to my regular list of reds
 
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ZINO GRECO - Freehold, NJ (read all my reviews)
I would buy this wine again
WANT A VERY GOOD MERLOT WITH A VERY MODEST PRICE TAG, HERE IT IS. GREAT SLEEPER, GOOD FLAVOR, GOOD COLOR. FINALLY A MERLOT WHICH DOESN'T GET IN THE WAY.
Tasting Tags
HINT OF OAK  VELVETY SMOOTH  NICE RED COLOR   		 
Food Pairing Tags
PASTA WITH GALIC OIL  PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE  PASTA ALFREDO  
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LA Wine-O - West Hollywood, CA (read all my reviews)
I would not buy this wine again
here's the deal. ordered two bottles. Was looking for something good, which a WS90 usually denotes. it's not quite there. I agree with the previous reviewer that there is little complexity. It's probably still a good value for 10 dollars but we can do a lot better if you just throw five to seven more dollars in the pot. Skip this one if you can afford to.
 
Food Pairing Tags
whatever  
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wedding - 7/4/2009 (19 items) (viewed 448 times)
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  1. Columbia Winery Gewurztraminer 2005
  2. Cristalino Brut Cava
  3. Smoking Loon Syrah 2005


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