Serve chilled to approximately 8–10°C (46–50°F) to preserve its aromatic complexity and balance the sweetness

infusion-style maceration for approximately 25 days with automatic cap-punching at controlled temperatures

layered with camphor and mocha

spicy tacos or empanadas (the sweetness tempers the heat)

Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve burgundy Serve chilled to approximately 8–10°CColumbia Crest Merlot Reserve is a 750ml, approximately 14. 5% ABV Merlot dominant red wine from Washington State's Columbia Valley. Produced by a winery whose Reserve program has earned repeated placement on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, this bottling represents the upper tier of Columbia Crest's portfolio a step above their widely distributed Grand Estates line, with extended oak aging and more selective vineyard sourcing. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14. 5%