The Winery: Columbia Crest
The Wine: 2005 Grand Estates Merlot
The Price: Free. It was a gift. (Probably not more than $10-$15)
(I am a guest wine reviewer. So, don't hold Brian responsible!)
This wine is a very dark color -- almost black in the glass. Actually, it would be most accurately described as the color of flat Cherry Coke. When the glass is tilted to the side and only a portion of the wine is looked through, it's a lovely maroony color that would be a lovely lipstick hue (especially for those with an olive skin tone).
It smells fruity and slightly peppery. There's a slight hint of Cottonwood tree bark. It has nice gams with full round thighs. I can only describe the taste as harsh and dry with a slightly peppery afterbite. It warms the back of the throat and goes quite well with a smelly cheese and a dry salami. However, avoid it with chocolate as it makes the chocolate taste crumbly.
I'd give it a resounding "average" rating. I found it to be rather unremarkable, so I'll hereby stop remarking on it.
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