Wine

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot

Washington, US - Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot - Extremely Tasty By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 28, 2024 Last Updated: February 28, 2024 An affordable and widely available wine from Washington State, we review the latest vintage of the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot. Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot - Extremely Tasty 91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Syrah from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley of Washington State including Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. The wine was aged in a combination of new and old French and American oak barrels for up to 18 months.

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