2020 Merlot
Milbrandt
91, International Wine Review
Our 2019 Merlot offers bright aromas of bing cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate this wine has excellent color and flavor. With a juicy, ripe entry, and intense fruit-driven palate the red fruit is pronounced and powerful, yet remains balanced.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard Designation
Wahluke Slope: Ravenscliff, Golden West, Weyn's, Katherine Leone
Harvest Date
Late September- mid October 2020
Sugar
0.9941
pH
3.65
Aging
6 months in neutral oak
Fermentation
90% Stainless steel fermentation
Bottling Date
12/8/2022
Residual Sugar
4.9
Alcohol %
14.01
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our 2020 Merlot is filled with aromas of bing cherry, red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate. It has a juicy, ripe entry and a soft, round fruit driven palate followed by a very long finish.
Production Notes
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Notes
By taking our fruit in its prime, we exemplify the true character of our estate vineyards and display Washington's maximum potential by way of supreme wines.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with a creamy mushroom risotto
Production
Machine harvested fall 2020
Case Production: 5000 cases
