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2006 Columbia Crest H3 Merlot

I really enjoyed this bottle. It's a nice Merlot for $12. The Columbia Crest name is unfortunately tied closely to their low end bottles (which are pretty decent as well for the money), and I was curious how their next step up would drink. This is a nice fruity Merlot, but stands out for its clean and refined finish. It left me with similar takeaways as I had after trying the Sebastiani Merlot. A better than you would expect Merlot that tastes like a more expensive bottle.

So throw whatever reservations you may have about Columbia Crest out the door and give this one a shot. It makes me want to try their upper end reserve bottles. I would recommend this one when you're in the mood for a nice, smooth budget priced Merlot.

BlogRoom.com Rating: 12 out of 20