85POINTS
15¼/20
Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Horse Heaven Hills 2013
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThe summer of 2013 was hot, in fact it was the warmest in the past decade and the heat carried it the fall. The result is a soupy, milky chocolate red with sweet, spicy blackberry cherry fruit with a confected, cocoa, vanilla finish. A classic, sweet red of the wine style sweeping America. Aged in oak 1/3 new American and 2/3 older French oak for some 18 months. Best with char-grilled meats.Tasted: 06 April 2016Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $21.49 | 750ml | specialty listing |
NB | $27.99 | 750ml | Banville and Jones |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 752063UPC: 088586003431