2022 Merlot
Milbrandt
The nose is rich and inviting with dominant aromas of ripe red and black
cherries and plums. Medium to full bodied on the palate with a plush, velvety texture. Soft
integrated tannins provide a smooth mouthfeel with a balance acid structure. Long and
lingering finish with tapering off flavors of subtle vanilla and spice.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Harvest Date
September – October 2022
Acid
4.9 g/l
pH
3.85
Aging
6 month aging on American oak staves, 10% neutral barrel.
Fermentation
90% Stainless steel fermentation on oak chips,
Bottling Date
5/13/24
Alcohol %
13.50
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The nose is rich and inviting with dominant aromas of ripe red and black
cherries and plums. Medium to full bodied on the palate with a plush, velvety texture. Soft
integrated tannins provide a smooth mouthfeel with a balance acid structure. Long and
lingering finish with tapering off flavors of subtle vanilla and spice.
Vineyard Notes
The Wahluke Slope AVA sits on a large alluvial fan creating uniform soils.
The topsoil is deep, wind-blown sand with one of the driest, warmest climates in the state of
Washington.
Production Notes
1500 cases
Winemaker Notes
VARIETAL BREAKDOWN: 76% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec
Production
Machine harvested off of the Wahluke Slope fall 2020.