The medium to dark ruby-colored 2000 Merlot Columbia Valley offers a sumptuous nose of blueberries, blackberries, cherries, and spices. This softly textured, medium-bodied wine coats the taster's palate with copious quantities of red and black berries. It is well-balanced, fruit-forward, and expressive. Drink it over the next 5 years. Tel. (509) 525-0940