• 89 Points
    Gordon Estate 2010 Estate Grown Block 3 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

    A very limited (three barrels) block selection, this is a tough, chewy wine that remains stubbornly closed even after being open a full 24 hours. Hard cherry candy is concentrated in a tannic casing, with streaks of licorice, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter herbs wrapped around it. But the power and stuffing are there for significant improvement over time.

    — P.G. Published 5/1/2014
  • 89 Points
    Gordon Estate 2010 Estate Grown Block 3 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

    A very limited (three barrels) block selection, this is a tough, chewy wine that remains stubbornly closed even after being open a full 24 hours. Hard cherry candy is concentrated in a tannic casing, with streaks of licorice, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter herbs wrapped around it. But the power and stuffing are there for significant improvement over time.

    — P.G. Published 5/1/2014
  • 89 Points
    Gordon Estate 2010 Estate Grown Block 3 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

    A very limited (three barrels) block selection, this is a tough, chewy wine that remains stubbornly closed even after being open a full 24 hours. Hard cherry candy is concentrated in a tannic casing, with streaks of licorice, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter herbs wrapped around it. But the power and stuffing are there for significant improvement over time.

    — P.G. Published 5/1/2014
  • 89 Points
    Gordon Estate 2010 Estate Grown Block 3 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

    A very limited (three barrels) block selection, this is a tough, chewy wine that remains stubbornly closed even after being open a full 24 hours. Hard cherry candy is concentrated in a tannic casing, with streaks of licorice, dark chocolate, and slightly bitter herbs wrapped around it. But the power and stuffing are there for significant improvement over time.

    — P.G. Published 5/1/2014