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Wine Reviews
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89 points - “Best Buy” - Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2009 2006 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
The Grand Estates Merlot has to be considered one of the best—if not the best—budget Merlots in the world. The color is pure and deep, there is a strong tannic spine, and the flavors of cassis and coffee, boysenberry and chocolate could be coming from a much more expensive bottle.
87 points - Wine Advocate - October 01, 2009 2006 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
The 2006 Merlot was aged in 25% new French and American oak for 14-16 months. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers a pleasant nose of cedar, vanilla, clove, cassis, and cherry. Supple, ripe, and easy-going on the palate, this medium-bodied effort has surprising persistence and length for its bargain price. Drink it over the next 3 years.
88 points - Wine Spectator - May 31, 2009 2006 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Supple and appealing for its ripe cherry and herb flavors, persisting well. Hints at dill as the finish lingers.
4 stars - Restaurant Wine - March 27, 2009 2006 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
The Merlot is full bodied, moderately intense in flavor and lightly oaked; a wine with ripe fruit, toast and spicy oak aromas/flavors. An excellent wine at the price.
85 points - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine - March 01, 2009 2006 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Only three dollars pricier than its entry level mate below, this one is by far the better wine and the better value. It is clean, smells of the red cherry fruit of Merlot, hints at a bit of vanillin richness and if a touch on the soft side, it has enough energy to be enjoyable.
