GORDON BROTHERS MERLOT - 2005

92% Merlot, Gordon Bros. Estate, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, Gordon Bros. Estate & 3% Malbec, Gordon Bros. Estate make up this Columbia Valley, Washington State wine. 13.7% alcohol.

TASTING NOTES:

Garnet color with cherry-vanilla and spice on the nose. Red fruit, coffee and creamy vanilla flavors. A wine with lots of character, but it is slightly hindered by some a "green" austere edge.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88+PTS

You have to love the quality coming out of Washington State. For $16 a bottle this is a solid wine and a good value buy given the price of quality California Merlot.