14 Hands Merlot exhibits classic Washington aromas of blackberries and dark stone fruits. Blackberries are repeated on the palate and joined by touches of cherries and spice. While soft and luxurious in the mouth, this wine has a firm backbone of tannins.
83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, sourced primarily from the esteemed old blocks of Seven Hills Vineyard. A ripe, food-friendly Merlot exhibitng a broad array of flavors and aromas - toffee, violets, herb and vanilla accent ripe red and black fruit, with generous depth and length.
The fruit for the 2003 Canoe Ridge Merlot was fermented in many small lots, which allowed them to treat each one as a unique expression of the vineyard. By using a variety of fermentation practices and yeast strains, they created individual components that they carefully pieced together for the final blend....
Castle Rock Columbia Valley Merlot 2006
The goal at Castle Rock Winery is to produce wines utilizing the highest quality grapes from the finest growing regions on the western coast. Castle Rock Merlot was produced from grapes grown on beautiful south facing hillside vineyards in the prestigious Columbia Valley, which shares the same latitude as the Bordeaux...
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...
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.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge 2005
This Merlot exhibits bright red cherry and currant fruit aromas and flavors. Canoe Ridge Estate expresses itself in this way in most of the reds. They allow this Merlot to stay a little more refined and elegant, accenting it with spicy, restrained French oak, while retaining plenty of that trademark Washington...
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...
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Ethos 2005
My goal with the Ethos Merlot is to aim for an Old world” style, while showing off the power of Washington fruit. This 2006 Merlot is even a more powerful, fruit-driven style than previous vintages. The wine delivers sweet raspberry and bright black cherry fruit character with elegant, dusty tannins. More...
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
This pleasing Merlot offers intense aromas of spice, blackberry, and raspberry with expressions of cocoa and soft velvet on the palate. A hint of chocolate completes the lingering finish.
Columbia Crest Merlot Grand Estate 2006
Bursting with blueberry and currant fruit, this zips across the palate with a racy texture and refined tannins. Lingers enticingly with a hint of mocha on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 140,000 cases made. –HS - Rated 90, Wine Spectator The reds lead off with the 2004 Merlot Grand Estates. Dark ruby in color, it has a smoky perfume with aromas of cassis, red currants, and plums. On the palate, the wine is firm with attractive, spicy red fruit flavors, light tannin and good balance. Drink this bargain-priced Merlot over the next 3-4 years. - Rated 87, Robert Parker
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.
Lively black cherry fruit nose with a touch of cedar. Full palate with a complex depth of fruit and oak. Firm yet supple finish.
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.
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.
Hogue Cellars Cabernet Merlot 2006
While Hogue produces varietal Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines we have also been blending the two to make a distinct Cabernet-Merlot for several years. This allows us to make a wine that highlights the impact of Washington State terroir and balances the distinct varietal characteristics of both Cabernet and Merlot. The...
Washington State has been touted as perhaps the best Merlot producing region in the United States. Hogue Merlot lives up to this reputation and delivers a warm and fruity wine with aromas of crushed raspberry, cherry, and lavender. This robust wine has a core of cranberry and cherry flavors with hints...
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...
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.
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 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...
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.
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...
Just wait until you try it! Red Diamond's juicy Washington Merlot is brought to life by a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and complexity while Cabernet Franc rounds out the fruity characteristics. Perfectly balanced fruit, lush tannins and acidity, Red Diamond Merlot will make your mouth water for more.
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...
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...
Merlot is a signature wine grape for Washington state. Made in a soft, fruity style, Salmon Harbor Merlot is meant to be enjoyed in its youth, when the aromas and flavors (black cherry, cinnamon, anise, and chocolate notes) make it a delicious match for grilled and spicy foods. The wine's moderate...
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...
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...
Deep ruby color leads to aromas of blackberry, chocolate and bits of orange peel. Bright blackberry flavors with touches of smoke lead to hints of orange on the finish.
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.
