Red Wines	Merlot	Columbia Valley	Washington

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Date Printed: 11/21/2008

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2005

(search item no. 91449)

PRICE ON 11/21/2008: $12.29

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1999 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points

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

My Notes:

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Additional wines from Columbia Crest:

2003 Grand Estates Shiraz (search item no. 90176)
2003 Reserve Syrah (search item no. 84776)
2003 Walter Clore Private Reserve Red (search item no. 86384)
2005 Reserve Syrah (search item no. 94814)
2006 Grand Estates Chardonnay (search item no. 93868)
2006 H3 Chardonnay (search item no. 96168)

About Columbia Crest:

Columbia Crest is one of the most impressive wineries in the Northwest. Fashioned after a country French chateau, the winery sits amidst 2,000 acres of estate vineyards just 20 minutes south of Prosser. Picnickers enjoy the winery's landscaped grounds, acres of lawn, scenic pond and courtyard with tables. Inside, the elegant lobby, large gift shop and tasting room top the list of visitor amenities. The winery is best known for Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon-Chardonnay which are consistently recognized for their quality by leading wine publications.