Grand Estates Merlot - 2019 - Columbia Crest
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2021 with 89 of 100 points.
"The aromas start out reductive, with notes of asphalt. Behind that are pleasing notes of raspberry and chocolate. Plump, chocolate filled flavors follow. The velvety feel ups the appeal. Once the reduction clears up, it's delightful. Sean P. Sullivan"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2016 on 01.03.2020 with 86 of 100 points.
"Vanilla and nougat aromas are out front, along with notes of green wood, with the palate showing more of the same. The oak completely takes over, with the variety nearly impossible to find. Sean P. Sullivan"
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2017 with 88 of 100 points.
"The toast, freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate and cherry aromas pop. Plum and chocolate flavors are smooth in feel and linger on the finish."
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2014 on 01.03.2017 with 89 of 100 points.
"Kirsche, Pflaume mit röstigen und leicht animalischen Noten im Hintergrund: Trockenfleisch, salzig, fast ein klein wenig petrolig. Geschmeidiger, fein abgerundeter Gaumen mit angenehm offener Gaumenfrucht und intensiv vanilligen Abgangsaromen."
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
"Barrel spice notes are at the fore followed by milk chocolate and plum. The palate is easy drinking with milk chocolate and vanilla flavor backed by lightly grainy tannins."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"Generous and aromatic, this flavorful Merlot is a showcase for ripe black cherry fruit, accented with strong streaks of vanilla and tobacco. The plush, dark fruit leads into a tasty, toasty finish, with notes of licorice and smoke."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
"Dark, chewy fruit flavors of black cherry come with a generous amount of espresso and dark, smoky toast. Highlights of anise and coffee grounds continue into a finish with slightly grainy tannins."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2007 on 01.07.2012 with 88 of 100 points.
"The Grand Estates Merlot holds center court in the vast Columbia Crest portfolio. This new release, which has received extra bottle age, is seamless, smoky, supple and seductive. Exotic sandalwood and Asian spices weave from the nose into the palate, wrapped around broad black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. A darker streak of black olive and licorice runs into a finish replete with tannins that are tight and hint at stem."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 89 of 100 points.
"Thoroughly delicious, this seamlessly integrated, palate-coating Merlot matches pretty berry fruit to impressive barrel flavors. Coffee, toffee and chocolate are there in abundance, smoothing out dusty tannins and adding a suggestion of sweetness."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2006 on 01.07.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
"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."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
"The Grand Estates Merlot is a sure-fire Best Buy, as especially in a ripe, sweet vintage such as 2005. The color is pure and deep, and the soft midpalate offers ripe cherry and prune flavors. Streaks of coffee lead into somewhat earthy tannins that add structure to the finish."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2007 with 88 of 100 points.
"Roughly 140,000 cases were produced, making this (along with the Two Vines) the benchmark budget Merlot for the state, if not the country. These wines are given plenty of cellaring, which helps to soften them up. The style is wide open and flavorful, with broad cherry and berry fruit set against very smooth, chocolatey tannins. The Grand Estates has thicker, more substantial weight and a silky, milk chocolatey finish."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2005 with 89 of 100 points.
"Smooth, supple, full and ripe, with a classic chocolate/cherry character. The merlot hits the palate a bit broader than the cab, which is more precise but not as weighty. It is unquestionably is a very seductive wine, broad yet medium deep, with dark berry and chocolatey flavors wrapped together, finishing with a very French hint of herb."
yr. 2000 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2000 on 01.01.2004 with 87 of 100 points.
"You'll find this on wine lists all over America and for good reason; it's ripe and sweet and slides down easily, yet offers substantial flavors of plum and sour cherry fruit. Not a blockbuster, but solid and very flavorful, with a meaty, spicy finish."
yr. 1999 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2002 with 87 of 100 points.
"This budget wine has sweet fruit and soft tannins, along with surprising concentration and length. Offsetting a hint of stemminess are generous, varietally true flavors, and a rich, meaty nose that suggests beef and coffee. Best Buy. --P.G."
yr. 2003 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2003 with 86 of 100 points.
"With 200,000 cases produced, this is the benchmark Merlot for the state, if not the country. The newest release needs a bit more time in the bottle; it has been stiffened up with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Cab Franc, and it is showing its tannic, herb and olive components currently. Some cherry and strawberry fruit is lurking below, along with green tea flavors in the finish."
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2016 on 01.02.2020 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2013 on 01.12.2015 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2012 on 01.12.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2011 on 01.05.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2013 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Jeannie Cho Lee:
80 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2012 with 80 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2009 on 01.11.2012 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot" from the vintage 2008 on 01.11.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
