Palate
Classic Washington State Merlot, from the black plum, roasted earth and layers of black fruit with a velvety palate.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 Harvest in Washington State started with an early spring bud break and continued into a warm summer. The fall turned out to be long and temperate, balancing out the heat, which gave great ripening to our fruit, bright acid, low alcohol and beautiful complexity
Winemaking
Yeast: Partially Native; Blend: 84% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Other
Aging
30% New French Oak, 10 Months Barrel-Aged on Lees.
