Columbia Crest 2006 Grand Estates Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Grand Estates
Variety: Merlot Washington
Winery: Columbia Crest / Columbia Valley (WA)

The Grand Estates Merlot has to be considered one of the best—if not the best—budget Merlots in the world. The color is pure and deep, there is a strong tannic spine, and the flavors of cassis and coffee, boysenberry and chocolate could be coming from a much more expensive bottle.