Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Columbia Crest |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Washington |
Wine style | Washington State Merlot |
Alcohol content | 14.1% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Columbia Crest’s 2,500 acres of estate vineyards are some of the best in Washington. With only six to eight inches of annual rainfall, water to the Columbia Crest vineyards is supplied by drip irrigation, allowing control over the timing and quantity of water delivered to the vines and yielding grapes with well-balanced characteristics. In addition to the winemaking team's commitment to quality, Columbia Crest is also dedicated to producing approachable wines that people will enjoy. Our heritage of winemaking excellence is applied to every bottle—we strive to produce wines that are balanced, rich in flavor, and surpass expectations. |
The most popular grape of the 1980s may have gone out of style, but it still makes delicious wines. Merlot has seen a fall in popularity (partly due to the US movie ‘Sideways'), but that has ushered in a time of great values.
Washington State produces seductive Merlots with ripe plum, blackberry, chocolate and earthy flavors. These wines are delicious and velvety.
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