Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2004

Date: 25DEC07

Name: Columbia Crest

Label:

Winery: Columbia Valley

Region: Washington State, Horse Heaven Hills (which contributes texture and body) and the Wahluke Slope (for aromatics and complexity.)

Website: http://columbia-crest.com/2005_Grand_Estates_Merlot.cfm

Varietal: 94% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc 

Vintage: 2004

Price: not known

Appearance: Dark purple, medium-bodied and clear.

Nose: An explosive, soft cherry nose.

Taste: Slightly jammy, light tannins, smooth, with a medium-length finish. Coats the mouth completely. Very good wine.

Tellings: This is the other red wine I had while at my first stop in Dallas. Again the paucity of notes is due to the situation and amount of wine I had drank by this point. I’m a lightweight, plain and simple. Anything over a few glasses and my judgment, not to mention my ability to smell or taste, become much worse for the wear.