Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley - Columbia Crest

The powerful Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley from Columbia Crest shimmers into the glass with a dense purple color. In the glass, this red wine from Columbia Crest shows aromas of blackberries, complemented by black cherry and chocolate. This red from Columbia Crest is a good choice for those who like it dry. However, it is never dry or brittle, but round and smooth. This silky red wine is full-bodied and multifaceted on the palate. Due to its vital fruit acidity, the Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley reveals itself exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this youthful red wine from the Washington wine region, more precisely from Columbia Valley, finally inspires with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley

The basis for the powerful Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley from the USA are grapes from the grape variety Merlot. After the hand harvest, the grapes reach the winery by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully milled. This is followed by fermentation in small wood at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley is aged for another 14 months in French and American oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley

This red wine from the USA is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to a meal. It is a perfect accompaniment to lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs, roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or stuffed peppers.

Awards for the Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley from Columbia Crest

In addition to a price-pleasure ratio, this red wine from Columbia Crest can also boast awards. In detail, these are for the 2018 vintage

• Vinous Antonio Galloni - 89 points
• James Suckling - 90 points

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