Red

Columbia Winery Reserve Merlot

Columbia Winery

Columbia Valley · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Alcohol
13.9%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Grilled red meats · Pasta with rich sauces · Aged cheeses · Roast lamb

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

    Exuberant aromas of cocoa and raspberry with light herb accents are followed by fresh, forward fruit flavors backed by lightly grainy tannins that bring some astringency.

  • 2013

  • 2012

    Merlot is usually the best wine in any budget lineup of Washington reds, and this excellent entry from the new regime (Gallo) at Columbia is no exception. Polished and flavorful, it has textural, detailed flavors built upon black cherry, plum and cassis fruit. There is a light d…