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Columbia Valley Merlot
Established: 1984 --- Acres: 17,000 --- Info --- Map
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  • Lies in the Columbia River Plateau, through much of central and southern Washington state, with a small section crossing into the neighboring state of Oregon.
  • Includes the drainage basin of the Columbia River and its tributaries through much of Washington.
  • Produce wines that are very fruit-forward, like California wine, but which also retain some of the balance and structure of European wine
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    Facelli Winery
    2005 Private Reserve Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Facelli Winery (Woodinville, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Lou Facelli
  • Made from 100% Merlot, this single vineyard reserve style wine is an excellent example of how much depth and layers of complexity Washington Merlots are capable of. Dark ruby red in color the wine shows beautifully in the glass. Aromas are sweet, mirroring flavors of cherries, plums, violets, and black currant, with hints of dark chocolate, cedar and vanilla. A big mid-palate mouth-feel is enhanced with firm tannins providing structure with balanced acidity. The finish is long and lingering. Sti... ...read more
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  • Question? Comment? facelliwinery@msn.com
  • Visit: www.FacelliWinery.com
  • $39.99
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    as of 08/28
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    Woodinville, WA
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    Facelli Winery
    2011 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Facelli Winery (Woodinville, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Lou Facelli
  • The sandy loam soil of Dionysus Vineyard produces grapes of exceptional quality and character. We feel this wine is an excellent example of why Merlot from Washington State has met with such great success. This 100% single vineyard wine is medium to full bodied with definitive lush tannins that are soft and smooth on your palate. Small, dark colored berries from mature vines produce intense aromas and flavors of dark cherry, plum and blackberry that have become its signature. Hints of vanilla, m... ...read more
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  • $29.99
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    Woodinville, WA
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    Stomani Cellars
    2008 Insieme'
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stomani Cellars (Seattle, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Alex Manoni
  • Insieme' is an Italian word, which translates to "together". This is our statement to wine making, bringing good people, food and wine together. We use the best fruit available from the Wahluke Slope and Yakima Valley. Our result is a sophisticated, full palate blend of merlot (50%), sangiovese (35%) and cabernet sauvignon (15%). This wine was aged 22 months in a combination of New and Used French and American oak barrels. Enjoy at room temperature. Serve with salads, roasted meats, or of cours... ...read more
  • 148 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@StomaniCellars.com
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  • $25.00
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    as of 12/10
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    Wedge Mountain Winery
    2005 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Wedge Mountain Winery (Peshastin, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Charlie McKee
  • This early ripening,slightly dark, grape has done it again. Fruit forward, blackberries, and raspberries on the nose, soft lingering aftertaste, apleasure to have anytime.
  • Acclaim: Bronze medal winner at the Riverside International Wine Competition, May, 2007
  • 100 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? charliem@nwi.net
  • Visit: www.wedgemountainwinery.com
  • $18.00
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    Peshastin, WA
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    Claar Cellars
    2002 Corneauxcopia View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Claar Cellars (Pasco, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Bruno Corneaux
  • Beautiful ruby color with racy aromas of licorice, cedar and berry. Full bodied with refined tannins and compacted fruits and licorice on the mid-taste that lingers on a peppery licorice aftertaste. A real food friendly wine to enjoy with red meat and strong cheeses. Corneauxcopia is Bruno Corneaux, our winemaker’s, special barrel select blend from the best grapes from Claar Cellars White Bluffs vineyard.
  • Acclaim: SILVER MEDAL - Florida State Fair International Wine Competition 2/08 RECOMMENDED - Wine Press Northwest 9/07 CRITICS SILVER - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 4/07 SILVER MEDAL - Northwest Wine Summit 4/07 SILVER MEDAL - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 4/07 SILVER MEDAL - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 1/06
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  • Question? Comment? zillah@claarcellars.com
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  • $26.99
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    Zillah, WA
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    Sagelands Vineyard
    2006 Dry Merlot Rosé
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Rosé of Merlot Blend
  • Blend of Merlot, Malbec, Sagelands Vineyard (Wapato, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Frederique Spencer
  • With a very attractive grenadine color, our Merlot Rosé reveals fresh ripe peach, pluot, and violet aromas. On the palate, flavors of peach and pluots are balanced with a pleasant acidity and end with a slight note of watermelon. Enjoy our refreshing, slightly dry Rosé chilled, with friends, Hawaiian-style dishes, grilled sea bass or stuffed red peppers.
  • Question? Comment? Sagelands.info@sagelandsvineyard.com
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    Wapato, WA
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    San Juan Vineyards
    2005 Merlot
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley San Juan Vineyards (Friday Harbor, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Aromas of sweet cherries and a dash of cayenne intermingle with chocolate and graphite. There are sweet cherry flavors at the front of the mouth carrying to a long, bright finish. This is a big, dark wine with generous dusty tannins.
  • Question? Comment? sjvineyards@rockisland.com
  • Visit: www.sanjuanvineyards.com
  • $14.75
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    Friday Harbor, WA
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    Saviah Cellars
    2009 The Jack Red Wine View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot Saviah Cellars (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Richard Funk
  • If you are looking for a great red wine at a value price... The Jack Red is your best bet! This wine has appealing aromas of black cherries, raspberries, plum and spices with a touch of oak. The Jack is a friendly wine offering a mouthful of juicy fruit flavors that are complemented by fine tannins.
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  • 980 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@saviahcellars.com
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  • $18.00
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Saviah Cellars
    2009 The Jack Red Wine View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot Saviah Cellars (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Richard Funk
  • If you are looking for a great red wine at a value price... The Jack Red is your best bet! This wine has appealing aromas of black cherries, raspberries, plum and spices with a touch of oak. The Jack is a friendly wine offering a mouthful of juicy fruit flavors that are complemented by fine tannins.
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  • 980 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@saviahcellars.com
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  • $18.00
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Saviah Cellars
    2009 The Jack Red Wine View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot Saviah Cellars (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Richard Funk
  • If you are looking for a great red wine at a value price... The Jack Red is your best bet! This wine has appealing aromas of black cherries, raspberries, plum and spices with a touch of oak. The Jack is a friendly wine offering a mouthful of juicy fruit flavors that are complemented by fine tannins.
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  • 980 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@saviahcellars.com
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  • $18.00
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Nota Bene Cellars
    2008 Abbinare View Label View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Nota Bene Cellars (Seattle, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Timothy Narby
  • The linking of vineyards and varietals from around the state is captured in our blend called Abbinare...Italian for "link together". This is a Merlot heavy Bordeaux style blend that is capturing a growing number of wine lovers with it's old world character. Right bank charm dominated by Arianses Vineyard Merlot grown with care by vineyard owner Bruce Zunser. This is not to make light of the Cabernet contribution by Tedd Wildman at Stone Tree Vineyard or Cab Franc from Chandler Reach. All sources... ...read more
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  • 237 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? info@notabenecellars.com
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  • $25.00
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    Seattle, WA
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    Maryhill Winery
    2008 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Maryhill Winery (Goldendale, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Garry Penner
  • This Merlot has a multitude of aromas including plum, cinnamon, anise, oak, lilac, green olive and black cherry. This but scratches the surface of the plenitude of palate pleasing properties encompassed in this wine. Black pepper, stewed plums, smoked dried beef, sweet cherries, hints of caramel and raspberry are all present. Enjoy alone or pair with a hearty steak meal
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  • Question? Comment? info@maryhillwinery.com
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  • $32.00
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    Phone: (509) 773-1976
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    Goldendale, WA
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    Maryhill Winery
    2008 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Maryhill Winery (Goldendale, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Garry Penner
  • Some wines immediately capture your attention; the silkiness of our 2008 Merlot should do just that. Aromas of raspberry jam, freshly sawn wood, coffee and eucalyptus softly welcome you in. As you sip you'll first encounter cane berries then a bit of toffee followed by black pepper and dark cherry. On the lingering finish is a delightful medley of tart cherry, coffee, cola and anise. It's a silky sipper all the way on this merlot…. Cheers!
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  • $18.00
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    Goldendale, WA
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    Matthews Estate
    2009 Claret View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Matthews Estate (Woodinville, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Aryn Morell
  • Deep garnet in color, with notes of plums, currants and dried Strawberries buffered by vanilla bean and smoky oak. Swirling brings up ripe, textured black fruit, with a beautiful nose that shows balance and purity. The palate is luscious and forward but balanced by great tannins and acidity. 2009 is a wonderful vintage showing both ripeness and freshness at the same time.
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  • Question? Comment? wine@matthewsestate.com
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  • $38.00
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    Woodinville, WA
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    Willis Hall
    2003 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Willis Hall (Marysville, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: John Bell
  • Merlot is one of the better-known grape varieties allowed in the classified red blends from the great Bordeaux region of France. Merlot also is the mainstay variety of red wine production in Chile. Merlot grapes, while prone to expressing the terroir of the vineyards where grown, typically produce wines with bright, forward cherry flavors and smooth mouth-feels. Plantings of Merlot in Washington are vast, making it perhaps the best-known red wine from the state. This wine is a blend from 13 vine... ...read more
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  • $25.99
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    Phone: (360) 653-1247
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    Russell Creek Winery
    2004 Winemakers Select Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Russell Creek Winery (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Larry Krivoshein
  • Question? Comment? info@russellcreek-winery.com
  • Visit: www.russellcreek-winery.com
  • $60.00
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Sapolil Cellars
    2005 Rawhide Red
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sapolil Cellars (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • 50% Merlot, 50% Syrah
  • Question? Comment? bill@sapolilcellars.com
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Cana's Feast Winery
    2006 Two Rivers Reserve View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot Cana's Feast Winery (Carlton, OR) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Patrick Taylor
  • Aromas of sweet plum and barrel spice combine with subtle hints of vanilla , Bing cherry and cassis. Complex layers of huckleberry, blackberry, brown sugar and vanilla coat the palate with soft, well-structured tannins and lingering acidity. This is the first vintage of our Bricco Two Rivers Reserve, a thirteen-barrel blend that was designed to be distinctively different from our other Bordeaux style blends.
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  • 397 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? andrea@canasfeastwinery.com
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  • $35.00
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    Phone: (503) 852-0002
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    Carlton, OR
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    Seven Hills Winery
    2006 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Seven Hills Winery (Walla Walla, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Casey McClellan
  • Blended from several vineyards within the Columbia Valley. 2006 was a moderately warm vintage of dry, sun-filled days, with extended hang time. Yields were about average. The grapes were hand-picked under ideal harvest weather. This wine shows the balance and lush character of the 2006 vintage, and is very accesible upon release. Gentle tannins and broad, full Merlot fruit flavor is complemented by Cabernet Franc, adding softness and complexity, and a light note of violets. The aroma is of ripe ... ...read more
  • Visit: www.sevenhillswinery.com
  • $22.00
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    Walla Walla, WA
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    Snoqualmie Vineyards
    2006 Merlot View Label
  • Appellation: Columbia Valley Snoqualmie Vineyards (Prosser, WA) -- (Winery Info & All Wines)
  • Winemaker: Joy Andersen
  • “Showcasing the varietal characteristics and terroir of the Columbia Valley, this Merlot bursts with aromas of dark black cherry fruit, clove spice and sweet oak, followed on the palate by bright acidic structure and luscious, round tannins.”
  • Question? Comment? info@snoqualmie.com
  • Visit: www.snoqualmie.com
  • $11.99
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    Prosser, WA
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