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Grand Estates, Vintage Select

2005 Columbia Valley Merlot

Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Vintage Select, is a beautiful embodiment of Merlot from the esteemed Columbia Valley. This red wine exhibits a delightful balance between its medium body and bright acidity, which creates a pleasing mouthfeel that invites you to take another sip. The wine showcases prominent fruit intensity, revealing luscious flavors of black cherry and ripe plum intertwined with subtle notes of spices and cocoa. The tannins are notably firm, providing structure and depth to the overall experience while ensuring a smooth finish. Additionally, this vintage is crafted to be dry, allowing the pure fruit characteristics to shine through without overwhelming sweetness, making it an exceptional choice for both casual gatherings and more intimate occasions. Enjoy this vintage as a testament to the mastery of Washington's winegrowing region.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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