2022 Merlot
Our Merlot has an elegant confidence, it is a wine we have made for more than 25 years. Merlot from the Wahluke Slope is arguably some of the most sought after fruit for the variety because of the big expression of fruit and suppleness.
90 pts - Wine Enthusiast | 92 pts, Critic’s Choice - Northwest Wine Report
A cool vintage beginning to end other than a little bit of late-season heat to help things ripen. Low fruit yields of around 3 tons per acre allowed great fruit ripening and balance of flavors. Produced in small lot box fermentations. Hand punch downs, light pressing. Aged in French oak. 40% new and 60% neutral.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 75% Merlot, 13% Syrah, 11% Cab Sauv, 1% Malbec |
| Appellation | Wahluke Slope |
| Vineyard | Riverbend Vineyard |
| Aging | aged in French oak, 40% new and 60% neutral |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 082024 |
| Cases Produced | 218 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
90 pts - Wine Enthusiast | 92 pts, Critic’s Choice - Northwest Wine Report
From Northwest Wine Report:
92 points, Critic’s Choice
Blended with 13% Syrah, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Malbec, the aromas show notes of cocoa, barrel spice, cinnamon stick, and cherry. The palate brings the lush and appealing mouthfeel that quality Washington Merlot delivers. It’s straight up tasty. 14.9% alcohol. TCA-free micro-agglomerated cork. 218 cases produced.
