Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2012 (SKU 263418, WS89, $17.70 tax included) I bought this wine for my summer barbeque as it was on sale and had a decent Wine Spectator rating. It was a merlot from the Columbia Valley in Washington State. I served it from the bottle when the pork chop and the beef ribs were ready. It was a smooth merlot with a lot of dark fruits. The body was medium, just right for a summer barbeque. Most of my guests liked the combination of the meat and the wine. At this price, one could not lose. The sale price is only good until July 25, 2015, and then it will go up by $2.00 plus tax. There is ample stock across the LDB stores.
