91 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "Beautifully dark and plummy, with smoky, opulent fruit. Though full and fleshy, it has complex layering—it’s not just a fruit bomb. Berries and spice, chocolate and herb work in sync, creating a complete, rich and toasty wine with excellent depth." (5/1/2008) 90 points from Wine Spectator: "Bright and distinctive, offering red cherry and currant flavors that just won't quit as this lean, lithe wine zings across the palate. Finishes with silky texture. Drink now through 2012. 6,082 cases made." (May 15, 2008) Blending fruit from a variety of premium Columba Valley vineyard sites and small quantities of cabernet franc, petit verdot and cabernet sauvignon, allows the 2005 L'Ecole No. 41 Columbia Valley Merlot to a lovely level of complexity. Aged in 40% new small oak barrels, oak spice aromas of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon reach your nose first, but the red cherry, black plum and blackberry fruit aromas are not far behind. In the mouth the prominent dark fruit is paired with black peppery spice and chocolate framed by supple tannins.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 McManis Merlot $8.99
2010 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot $49.99
2010 Columbia Crest "H3" Horse Heaven Hills Merlot $10.99
2009 Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot (Previously $30) View Price
2008 Keenan Napa Valley Merlot $32.99
