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Columbia Valley

2021 Grand Estates Merlot

91 Points
JamesSuckling.com
3.5.24

Tasting Notes

This Merlot has a rich aromatic profile with notes of chocolate, cassis, and dark cherries. The complex and rich blackberry flavors are followed by smooth, velvety tannins.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with a blue cheese, prosciutto, green apple Hor d’oeuvre. Try pairing with a main dish of herb rub poultry with roasted vegetables.

WINE ANALYSIS

Blend:
91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Syrah
Aging:
The wine aged predominately in oak barrels, both new and old French and American, up to 18 months.
Alcohol:
14.5%
TA:
0.51 g/100 mL
F:
Grapes were crushed and then fermented 6-10 days on the skins.

Our Promise

At Columbia Crest, we are just as devoted to superior customer service as we are to producing quality wines. Whether you're shopping online, by phone, or in our tasting room, you can count on our helpful Concierge team to answer any questions you might have along the way.

Shipping & Service

We cannot ship to these states due to restrictions.
Below are the states we can ship to, as noted in green.
  • Arizona(12 cases/year)
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut(25 bottles/62 days)
  • District of Columbia(1 case/month)
  • Florida(permitted only to certain wet areas)
  • Georgia(12 cases/year)
  • Hawaii(6 cases/year)
  • Idaho(24 cases/year)
  • Illinois(12 cases/year)
  • Iowa
  • Kansas(12 cases/year)
  • Kentucky(10 cases/month)
  • Maine(12 cases/year - no products under 750mL)
  • Maryland(18 cases/household/year)
  • Massachusetts(12 cases/year)
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota(2 cases/year)
  • Missouri(2 cases/month)
  • Montana(18 cases/year)
  • Nebraska(12 cases/year)
  • Nevada(12 cases/year)
  • New Hampshire(12 cases/year - permitted only to certain wet areas)
  • New Mexico(2 cases/month)
  • New York(36 cases/year - permitted only to certain wet areas)
  • North Carolina(2 cases/month)
  • North Dakota(3 cases/month)
  • Oregon(5 cases/month)
  • Pennsylvania(36 cases/year)
  • South Carolina(2 cases/month)
  • Tennessee(1 case/month - up to 3 cases/year)
  • Texas(45 bottles/month - up to 181 bottles/year)
  • Vermont(12 cases/year)
  • Virginia(2 cases/month)
  • Washington
  • West Virginia(2 cases/month)
  • Wisconsin(12 cases/year)

To ensure extreme weather conditions or temperature variances do not impact the quality of your wine, orders will only be shipped Monday through Wednesday for Ground and Second Day Air shipping (when available) and Monday through Thursday for overnight shipping. Orders must be placed by 7am PST to be shipped on the same day. Shipping Policies