Two Vines Merlot - Columbia Crest

Two Vines Merlot - Columbia CrestIn the glass, the Two Vines Merlot from Columbia Crest presents a bright purplish-red color. This varietal American wine caresses the glass with wonderfully expressive notes of blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, and mulberries. Added to this are hints of toasted barrique, vanilla, and black tea. Columbia Crest’s Two Vines Merlot impresses with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As one would naturally expect from a wine at the premium entry-level price point, this North American, despite all its dryness, delights with a most refined balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require residual sweetness. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety and dense texture. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Washington winegrowing region, more precisely from the Columbia Valley, ultimately captivates with a remarkable length. Vinification of the Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot This balanced red wine from the USA is vinified from the Merlot grape variety. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for several months on the fine lees before finally being bottled. Food pairing recommendation for the Two Vines Merlot from Columbia Crest This North American wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to leek tortilla, boiled veal shoulder with beans and tomatoes, or red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots.