The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with nice clarity, somewhat lighter than your typical Merlot. The nose is a wonderfully subtle combination of rose petals, ripe cherry and strawberry over hints of vanilla bean. The taste is just singing 6 years after release, with a nice bit of fruit up front, plum, black currant and a bit of blueberry that transitions wonderfully to some elegant floral notes midpalate, with a velvety mouthfeel that just completely envelops you. The tannins are somewhat subdued giving rise to a voluptuous and dry finish that seems to linger on.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a new favorite for Columbia Valley Merlot! This wine would pair very well with a broad range of dishes, from classic summer barbecue to salmon to steak. Of course tonight I've chosen the latter and am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled petit Angus New York Strip with grilled leeks and asparagus and some corn on the cob! Summer must be getting close, cheers!
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