Red

Conner Lee Vineyard Merlot

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Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Columbia Valley (WA) · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Columbia Valley (WA)
Alcohol
16%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · roast meats · dishes with mushrooms · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200990 pts

    Only in Washington can you find pure varietal, single-vineyard Merlot at this price that shows such power and depth. Aged in American oak barrels with French oak stave inserts, it displays plenty of smoky caramel and coconut flavors, but the fruit is there in good proportion. Th…

  • 200888 pts

    If the label is to be believed, this pure Merlot, from a relatively cool site in a relatively cool year, tops 16% alcohol. The flavors reflect that; a thick mix of tar, smoke, asphalt, espresso and coffee grounds. Buried in there is some black cherry fruit, but it is definitely…

  • 200788 pts

    Soft, plump and fruity, this pleasing, pure Washington Merlot pushes black cherry, coffee and baking chocolate flavors into a roundly accessible wine with no rough edges at all. It's a quaffer with cojones.