Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Washington, 2016 Colombia Valley Dark ruby color with bold

Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice

and then age it a bit longer – only in winter

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Robust and full-bodied with excellent weight in the mid-palate

and bottled at 100 proof

Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Washington, 2016 Colombia Valley Dark ruby color with bold"The 2016 Merlot H3 is a pure expression of a Merlot that has a fresh and fruity nose, showing a mix of American and French oak aromas. Sweet vanilla and toasted coconut, Juicy red plum and dark cherries all can be tasted on the medium bodied palate with soft floral flavors. Ending with a good, clean finish, the wine is easy drinking and delivers well for the price. 120,000 cases were made." Robert Parkers The Wine Advocate 30th Dec 2019