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"Each year, Dunham Cellars blends a portion of its wines into this red table wine. Using fruit from all of our estate vineyards and using the same barrels in which our finest Cabernet, Merlots and Syrahs are aged, we are able to maintain the consistent high quality of our top wine, as well as create a great everyday wine that is price-friendly."

"The 2008 Columbia Valley Merlot offers up aromas of balsam wood, spice box, tobacco, violets, cassis, and blackberry. Savory on the palate, if slightly austere, another 1-2 years of bottle should fill the wine out."

"A dark story needs a dark wine, which is why we created this blend, typical of a traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Aromas of spicy red hots, cinnamon and pine lead to a bursting mouth-feel of cassis, white pepper and granite. Fruity notes of raspberry and blackberry enhance this structured, firm tannin blend and finish with hints of rosemary and clove."

"Portraying bright crispness, subtle sweetness and aromas of jasmine, pear and apple, the wine exemplifies the harmony of Riesling. The sweetness plays wonderfully with fiery fare (from Thai to Mexican), while the natural acidity stands up to richer foods (from French to German)."

"This complex blend has a rich bouquet of dark berries, spice and vanilla bean. Well structured tannins frame the way for flavors of boysenberry and black cherry to disperse across the palate. Enjoy this rich blendwith pheasant, braised meats, and hard cheeses."

"The vines spread their roots through the sand and rock of the Eastern Washington desert seeking moisture. The resulting fruit is produced with great effort and is extremely concentrated in flavor. This wine embodies the elements of its creation: rich and ripe fruit flavors, powerful body and a heady aroma. Great balance lends the wine to a variety of food pairings; match for intensity."

"Classy and refined, it's just damn amazing. Casiss, pencil lead, fresh herb and crushed granite. It is satin smooth and elegant, further defined with a super long finish."