I wanted to compare the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Red Blend with the 2012 Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend that I blogged about two weeks ago. I found the 2013 Grand Estates Red Blend at Total Wines for $9.49 and with a coupon actually paid less than $8. We tasted both wines back and forth for a comparison.
The Grand Estates Red Blend is primarily Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon while the H3 Red Blend is primarily Syrah and Merlot. Grand Estates Red has an alcohol content of 13.5% compared to H3 Red's 14.5%. As you might expect from the blends, the H3 is a lighter, fruitier wine while the Grand Estates is darker fruit with flavors of licorice and caramel. I think there are more varied flavors in the H3 and I like the H3 better than the Grand Estates Red.
SC Wine Joe rating for Grand Estates Red Blend 2013 = 88 points
SC Wine Joe rating for H3 Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend 2012 = 90 points
The Grand Estates Red Blend is primarily Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon while the H3 Red Blend is primarily Syrah and Merlot. Grand Estates Red has an alcohol content of 13.5% compared to H3 Red's 14.5%. As you might expect from the blends, the H3 is a lighter, fruitier wine while the Grand Estates is darker fruit with flavors of licorice and caramel. I think there are more varied flavors in the H3 and I like the H3 better than the Grand Estates Red.
SC Wine Joe rating for Grand Estates Red Blend 2013 = 88 points
SC Wine Joe rating for H3 Horse Heaven Hills Red Blend 2012 = 90 points
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