Cougar Crest 2012 Estate Grown Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
Prominent aromas of toast and char lead to a supple, elegant palate with red fruit speckled with barrel spices. It's a very pretty wine, though the barrel influence gets out front. Sean P. Sullivan
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Price$38,Buy Now
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DesignationEstate Grown
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Alcohol13.4%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published12/31/2016
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