Hogue Cellars Merlot Reserve 2005
The Hogue Reserve Merlot is made from grapes grown in the warmer Wahluke and Alderdale growing regions. This Reserve Merlot epitomizes Washington State Merlot: earth, spice, leather and black olive aromas complemented by soft oak and ripe berry. Flavors are of dark chocolate and cream, intense raspberry fruit and herbal mint...
The 2005 vintage in Columbia River region was an outstanding vintage, producing a low crop of highly concentrated, beautifully balanced Merlot grapes. Following a mild, dry winter, budbreak and bloom set occurred early. Spring rains naturally thinned the crop for smaller cluster size. Summer developed beautifully with temperatures ranging from 80-85...
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Cold Creek 2005
Lively blackberries and cassis can be found in the nose of the 1999 Merlot Cold Creek Vineyard. This firm, extracted wine displays blackberries, cassis, and flavors reminiscent of freshly laid road tar in its structured personality. Its finish exhibits loads of firm yet ripe tannin. Projected maturity: 2005-2010.” Rated 89, Robert...
L'Ecole 41 Merlot Columbia Valley 2005
L'Ecole No 41 is indisputably best known for Merlot their principle red variety since 1983! Fermentation control is carried out in a traditional Bordeaux style, with small lot fermentations punched down by hand for optimal color and flavor extraction. When the fermentation is completed, the must is gravity fed into the...
Northstar Merlot Walla Walla 2003
Dusty malt, dried herbs and bright cherry flavors are balanced well into this smoothly-structured wine that concludes with a supple, lingering finish.
L'Ecole 41 Merlot 7 Hills Vineyard 2005
L'Ecole 41 Estate Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot shows its characteristic cedary, silky black cherry fruit, with cool mint and floral aromas and a gripping, yet elegant mix of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, and sweet tannins on a long lingering finish.
Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley 2005
Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot draws from numerous vineyards and individual vineyard blocks from around the entire appellation. This provides their winemaker a broad pallette of flavors and textures, and helps ensure a consistency in style despite variation in growing season from year to year. The emphasis is always on the bright...
Spring Valley Vineyards Uriah 2005
A very bright and powerful wine with plenty of crushed red berry flavors. More oak character but already perfectly integrated. A very balanced wine in acid, fruit and oak. Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add structure, complexity, and a huge mouth fee. Tannins are concentrated with a nice, long, elegant finish...
