H3 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot

Not my favorite of the Merlots but an ok drinker.

Merlot.... not as dry and bitter as Apothic Inferno. Nice earthy flavor, with nice hit of fruit aftertaste. Nice and smooth aftertaste.

Dark berry, lighter than normal merlot, lighter on the tannins and pepper. Really interesting

An interesting medium bodied, classic New World Merlot reflecting its appellation and the warm dry weather of the Columbia Valley in 2013. Deep garnet in color, it presents full fruit aromas with pronounced blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors and a hint of cedar. Not as well structured as some may prefer its smooth vanilla finish makes it a pleasure to sip. Should be allowed to breathe and best barbecued beef, sausage or light meats. A good find at $20.00 CAD. Cheers 🍷

Excellent Merlot will try a later vintage to see how that compares to the 2013.

Opened H3 2013 & Norton 2012 Reserva to compare and enjoy with friends. Unfortunately, not a blind taste test. I fully expected the Norton Reserva to "out-taste" H3. Wrong. H3 was fruit forward, long finish, complex and in one word " Better." Viva Columbia Crest: you have not disappointed me, ever.

Tastes better the second day. First day is a bit rough.

2013 vintage - fruit forward with notes of dark fruit, cherries.

Smells oakey, rich, grape. Taste - wtf is that ? Way to slap me across my face. Cigars

Just way too jammy for me and a kinda flabby.