Feb 23 2008

Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington, 2004)

Category: CabernetMike @ 8:31 am
Columbia Crest This wine is a Cabernet from the Columbia Valley in Washington. I picked this up at Fresh and Easy but I have had it before. It can be found in Fry’s and Basha’s but the price at Fresh and Easy was the cheapest I have seen. The Two Vines line from Columbia Crest has produced many “Best Buy” and “Best Value” designations from wine aficionados.
$6.00 Purchased at Fresh and Easy
Four Trophies
  • Strong aromas of fruit that is dominated by Black Cherry
  • Nice balance between sweet and dry with moderate tannins
  • Cherry and oak flavors right away and a hint of cocoa on the finish
  • Full bodied and robust
  • A little sharp on the tongue at first but decanting led to a very soft and velvety feeling in the mouth
  • A wonderful and enjoyable wine for the price….Like eating a burger from a charcoal grill…it is still just a burger but that charcoal grill makes it taste like so much more.
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Jan 19 2008

Gordon Brothers Merlot (Columbia Valley, Washington 2005)

Category: MerlotEddie @ 8:34 am
gordon-brothers-merlot.jpg This wine is a Merlot from the Columbia Valley of Washington. This wine was a great little find. I noticed that Wine Spectator gave the 2005 91 points; but the 2006 had not been rated yet. As I looked through the box containing all the Merlot I only saw the 2006….but to my delight as I was about to give up I found a 2005 at the bottom. If you can find this we would recommend trying it. We are also planning on going back and picking up the 2006; so be on the lookout for that review.
$14 at COSTCO
Four Trophies
  • Very Rich and rustic
  • Scents of leather and wood
  • Very masculine and earthy in aroma
  • Initial burst of black cherries in the the taste fading into a more rugged woody flavor
  • Nicely balanced and structured
  • Moderate Tannins but decanting smoothed it out some.
  • This wine is a warm fireplace on a snowy Christmas morning. Friends can gather around it while it gives off a warmth that makes everyone feel comfortable and happy to be there.

   
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Dec 14 2007

Sagelands Vineyard Four Corners Merlot (Columbia Valley 2003)

Category: MerlotMike @ 7:25 am
Sagelands Vineyard Four Corners (Columbia Valley, 2003) A Merlot from the Columbia Valley in Washinton.
$17 Purchased at The Wine Rack
Five Trophies
  • Very smooth, easy.
  • Inexpensive wine that tastes much more expensive than it is.
  • Great bouquet.
  • Bouquet is fruity but taste is much more mild.
  • This wine like the girl that has everything…looks, easy to get a long with, great personality…and she loves sports. Pick up a bottle of this and you will thank us later.
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