“This is a serious Merlot for the price, yet still soft and satisfying. We craft this Merlot to be on the approachable side with a core of red cherries and ripe fruit. We call this our "I’ll have another glass please" Merlot.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
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Find Our Washington Wines
- One of "50 Wines You Can Always Trust" Food & Wine
- "Top quality merlot to keep an eye out for." Washington Post
- 89 pts. Wine Spectator (2002 Vintage)
- **** Restaurant Wine (2001 Vintage)
- 88 pts. Wine & Spirits (2000 Vintage)
- 93 pts. & Top 10 Merlots Wine & Spirits (1999 Vintage)
- Sourced from Columbia Valley vineyards in eastern Washington including our Cold Creek and Canoe Ridge Estate vineyards, as well as vineyards on the Wahluke Slope.
- Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.
- Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.
- Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of vine growth.
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