$39 USD
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14.4%
This is a wonderfully rich and intense Merlot with a full palate of bell pepper, black pepper, dried herbs, and cherries. It should be cellar well for 10 years (at least!).
White on White. This is a Rhône-Style white blend.
Conley's high elevation (average 1600') growing conditions yield berries with thicker skins, producing intensely flavored wines. The vineyard soil is dense, rocky, sandy, and hardpan, with not much topsoil, translating to wines notable for their mineral characteristics.
The 2013 Merlot is sourced from our two estate vineyards, Stonemarker and Pheasant Run. Aged in select tight-grain French oak barrels that add a soft and structured mouthfeel while showcasing the unique terroirs of our estate vineyards. The merlot has features of bright berry, hints of leather and velvet cake.
Vineyard: Conley Vineyard (certified organic), Columbia Valley Aging: 15 months in 20% new American and French oak Aromatics: White peach, fennel seeds, vanilla bean Palate: Tarte Tatin, cardamom, tarragon, crisp acidity
Bouquet of mountain strawberry and white tea with flavors of rhubarb, bitter greens, light baking spice, and a subtle creaminess from lees aging.
