Known as the top producer of Merlot in the United States, Washington offerings boast deep concentrated berry flavors, firm structure and supple finishes.
Tasting Notes:
Plum blossoms and soft talc make for a pleasant nose backed up by cinnamon, date and fig flavors, appearing modestly amongst juicy ripe black cherry and boysenberry gliding into a seamless finish.
Grape Source:
Elephant Mountain, Stonetree, Blackrock, Red Mountain
Variety Blend:
90% Merlot
8% Cabernet Franc
2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Reviews:
89 Points
� Wine Spectator
Harvest Date
09/11/04-10/10/04
Winemaker's Notes
Yeast Premier Cuvée, Pasture Red, D254
| Malolactic: 100%
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Oak: 50% New Oak (12% FO, 34% EEO, 54%AO new)
| Aging: 20 months
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T/A: 4.9 g/l
| pH: 3.66
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RS: None
| Fining: None
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Alcohol: 13.7%
| Bottled: 008/25/06
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Cases Produced: 3,361
| Release Date: 01/08/07
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