Covey Run Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
The Covey Run Cabernet-Merlot is actually a blend of three grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon (43%) is blended for structure (acid and tannin), Merlot (42%) is blended for roundness and richness, and Cabernet Franc (15%) is blended for fruitiness and spiciness. These same varietals are the classic blending components used by vignerons...
The ruby red color, cherry fruit and warm, smoky toast flavors found in this wine are all trademark descriptors for Washington Merlot. This Merlot is fruit-forward with a rich ruby color, subtle tannins and an enjoyable lingering finish.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Indian Wells 2003
The Indian Wells Merlot offers ripe black fruit aromas and jammy flavors with a round, soft finish—typical of Wahluke Slope reds. We added Wahluke Slope Syrah to enhance the mouthfeel and jammy fruit character.” - Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Powers Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2004
Layers of lush, black cherry, sweet plum, blackberries, wood spice, vanilla, and a touch of cocoa. The flavors are consistent with the aromas, having sweet cherry, Marionberry, and mocha balancing a nice spicy oak component. Round balanced mouth feel with a richness that lasts into the long finish of lush fruit...
Powers Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2004
Layers of lush, black cherry, sweet plum, blackberries, wood spice, vanilla, and a touch of cocoa. The flavors are consistent with the aromas, having sweet cherry, Marionberry, and mocha balancing a nice spicy oak component. Round balanced mouth feel with a richness that lasts into the long finish of lush fruit...
With a dense ruby color outlined by a soft purple hue, this Merlot offers aromas of black cherry and berry fruit that come to life on the palate with lingering flavors of currant and a back note of dried herb. Aged in 100% French and American oak, subtle flavors of roasted...
VINEYARDS Grapes are grown on the Wahluke Slope, one of the warmest areas in the state. Vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Drip irrigation is used, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns. Soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity. VINIFICATION After inoculating the grapes with Prise...
VINEYARDS Grapes are grown on the Wahluke Slope, one of the warmest areas in the state. Vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Drip irrigation is used, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns. Soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity. VINIFICATION After inoculation with Prise de Mousse...
Rutherford Hill Merlot 375ml 2005
Rutherford Hill’s Merlot is an elegant, refined blend of classic Bordeaux varietals that create its rich aroma and flavor. The winery is perched high atop a hill overlooking Napa Valley, where the grapes are nurtured by deep volcanic soil and longer afternoon sun. An abundance of cherry and plum fruit flavors...
Lively black cherry fruit nose with a touch of cedar. Full palate with a complex depth of fruit and oak. Firm yet supple finish.
Genesis Merlot has aromas of black olive, cassis and berry, with a rustic earthiness. The wine's richness carries the black cherry, plum and clove spice flavors on the palate, and it's all complemented by sweet oak in the finish.
Elegant and complex, with aromas of red plum, loganberry and red currant. Silky tannins balance the lively plum and berry flavors on the palate. The wine finishes with lingering toast in the background. The blend is 84% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc.
Sagelands gently destemmed the grapes without crushing to obtain more full berries and then cold soaked for one or two days before fermentation. After aging the lots separately in mostly American oak barrels for 12 months, we blended them together to produce a wine of great expression. This year, the addition...
Columbia Crest Merlot Reserve 2005
This classic Washington state Merlot offers aromatics of spice, blackberry, and chocolate which lead into a balanced palate of velvety-textured fruit and tannins. The long, seductive finish lingers.
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.
