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H3 Columbia Crest Merlot 2014

Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States

Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 10

Price: $22.95

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 14.5%

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: H3

Lise Charest Gagne rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Yum! A deep red smooth aromatic powerhouse! Aromas of black fruit (black current jam, dark plums, dried figs), earthy cedar and campfire smoke. Flavors of black fruit jelly and anise are surprisingly soft and silky. This wine is highly aromatic and packs a punch at 14.5% alcohol. It leaves a warm and dry pleasant feeling in the mouth. It has some interesting acidity and tannins on the long finish. I would enjoy it with any dark rich meats or BBQ or have it on its own and let it shine through. This wine was aged for 17 months in old and new oak and is 100% Pinot Noir vs the estate label which is a blend and aged for 15 months. This wine reminds me of aromas of my grandfather’s cherry colt cigars during our walks at the cottage. I enjoyed it with sharp cheeses and a charcuterie board loaded with aged meats and olives.

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