2019 Estate Merlot
The 2019 Merlot shows equal parts elegant silky tannins and fresh fruit-forward flavors.
92 pts - Northwest Wine Reports, Critic's Choice
Deeply concentrated with aromas of fresh raspberries, chocolate, roses, cedar, and a subtle chalky minerality. Soft powdery tannins are balanced with bright acidity, showing flavors of black cherry, sweet vanilla, and red currant.
| Varietal Composition | 95% Merlot, 3% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Wahluke Slope |
| Vineyard | Riverbend Vineyard |
| PH | 3.80 |
| Aging | 78% new oak, 22% used once filled oak. 100% French oak. 25% 30hL French oak tank (fermented and aged). |
| Alcohol | 14.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 08/05/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 175 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
