Natalie MacLean's Wine of the Week: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2010

Full-bodied and smooth with mocha and black plum. Supple, juicy and full-bodied with a hint of mocha and fleshy blackberries on the finish.

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Wine of the Week for October 18, 2013

columbiacrestColumbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2010

Washington State, USA

Full-bodied and smooth with mocha and black plum. Supple, juicy and full-bodied with a hint of mocha and fleshy blackberries on the finish. Straight-forward pleasure. Pair with hamburgers and steak

Price: $15.95
Score: 87/100
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Drink: 2013‐2016

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.