| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Columbia Valley Washington USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $29.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed | 2025-09-09 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Steak Dinner, Weekday Dinner Pairings
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
L’Ecole Nº 41 Columbia Valley Merlot 2022 Review
If you haven’t had Merlot from Washington State, here is your introduction. This bottle is both delicious and easy to find. It has a deep, rich nose with subtle notes of coffee and cherries with a whiff of pepper. The palate is soft with fleshy fruit and a present tannic frame. This is a great weeknight red wine for dinner pairings.
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