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88 points - “Best Buy” - Wine Enthusiast - December 01, 2008 2005 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
The Grand Estates Merlot is a sure-fire Best Buy, as especially in a ripe, sweet vintage such as 2005. The color is pure and deep, and the soft midpalate offers ripe cherry and prune flavors. Streaks of coffee lead into somewhat earthy tannins that add structure to the finish.
“Recommended & Good Value” - Northwest Palate - August 01, 2008 2005 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Weighty aromas of spicy plum fruit and savory smoke are welcoming. Luscious on the tongue, soft flavors of blackberry and cherry are accented by vanilla, cocoa and smoke. A creamily crafted wine, the supple texture belies the power of the fruit. Ample but soft tannins help give definition. A forward wine to pair with a juicy rib eye steak.
88 points - Wine Spectator - June 15, 2008 2005 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Lithe and appealing for its graceful balance and creamy cherry and spice flavors, which linger gently on the enticing finish.
88 points - Wine Spectator - June 15, 2008 2005 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Lithe and appealing for its graceful balance and creamy cherry and spice flavors, which linger gently on the enticing finish.
85 points - “Highly Recommended” - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine - May 01, 2008 2005 Grand Estates Merlot Columbia Valley
Medium-light to medium ruby; pleasant, floral, spicy, cranberry and dark cherry fruit aromas with hints of moch! and green olive; medium-full body; supple, herbal, cedary, black cherry fruit flavors; medium-full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Unpretentious and easy to drink now.
