Columbia Winery, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2015

 This delicious, versatile blend is comprised of 40% Merlot, 39% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec.  Deeply pigmented for a wine at this price level, it offers appealing dark berry aromas and flavors with just a touch of oak.  Showing good depth of flavor and enough structural grip to work well with most meat dishes, it is also sufficiently supple to enjoy on its own.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2018 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.