2019 Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Horse Heaven Hills

Winemaker Notes:

This medium-bodied Merlot delivers aromas of spice, plum and blackberry with the perfect balance of earth, cocoa and ripe black cherry notes on the palate. The complex flavors are followed by a smooth, velvety finish. Blend: 86% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills are the source and inspiration behind the H3 wines. The hills have been home to Columbia Crest winery for more than two decades. Winemaker Juan Muñoz Oca combines innovative and traditional winemaking practices to highlight bold flavors in the wines that capture the unique terroir of the region.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

Vinous - "Spicy and perfumed, showing wild blueberries, cloves and dried flowers. It boasts silky textures and a pleasant inner sweetness as red and blue fruits cascade across a core of juicy acidity, while cocoa and lavender resonate towards the close. There’s admirable concentration that lingers through the finale as tobacco notes fade. "