COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES MERLOT 75L 14.5%

This Merlot has round juicy flavors of dark plum and herb, finishes bold and structured with notesof vanilla and raspberry. The 2021 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot begins with attractive aromas of ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry fruit plus a little cola, chocolate and spice. Tasting the balanced, medium-bodied wine shows similar flavors to the nose with perhaps a bit more berry fruit. Those cola, chocolate and spice notes continue in the mouth along with vanilla and hints of coffee that lead into the finish of this very, very smooth wine. It ends quite long, dry and a bit dusty and earthy.