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Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot 2002

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Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.

Winemakers Notes

This complex, artisanally crafted wine offers classic Merlot spice, ripe cherry fruit, and cocoa aromatics which persist on the palate. The balance of wood and black fruits creates a velvety, seductively smooth finish.
Vinification

* Grapes were crushed with 20% whole berries remaining.
* Grapes fermented on skins for 6-7 days with stainless steel and open top, rotary, and standard fermenters used to extract softness, complexity, and color.
* Malolactic fermentation occurred in the barrels and tanks.
* Wine aged 14-16 months.
* The oak regime featured read more...

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Snooth User: Sputerbug
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good value,fruity,spicy,medium bodied


July 2007

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Consistently warm temperatures July through September yielded Merlot brimming with ripe, concentrated varietal character. Lots were crushed and destemmed, then each was fermented separately on the skins for five days. Certainlots then were designated to undergo extended contact with the skins to extract additional color, flavor and tannin. The wine was racked by gravity flow to predominantly new French and American oak barrels for malolactic fermentationand 16 months aging. During this time, barrel to barrel racking was done every three months with biweekly topping. After aging, read more...


 

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For the unbelievable price, this is a great table wine. Thanks for Randy Elrod for the recommendation.


October 2008

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Rating: Riverside 2006 Competition Bronze - As reviewed by Riverside Competition on 03/31/02


 

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