In a slight change in our site usage, I have decided to “spotlight” value wines with a regular BLOG posting rather than simply and entry in our review database.
The first wine to go under our Spotlight is the Columbia Crest Two Vines- Merlot 2004. This wine is simply exceptional for the price. On a good sale it can be had for under $7 a bottle. The wine not only tastes good the first night; but if you are like me and it takes you two evenings to drink a full bottle (750ml), it is still good on the second evening (assuming you vacuum sealed the bottle on evening one).
The vintner has a rather accurate and complete write-up of this wine as well. You may even buy a bottle (case?) from their site.
About the only things I can add to their review are:
- the wine holds up well, if vacuum sealed over-night
- the body is medium… perhaps just a tad light for my preferences
- the berry notes on the palate and in the finish are very nice are the earthy ‘coffee-like’ flavors.
This wine is a real winner; especially given its flavors and its price point.
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