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2001 Walla Walla Valley Estate Grown and Produced Merlot

2001 Walla Walla Valley Estate Grown and Produced Merlot Wine Details
Price: $29.00 per bottle

Description: 83% Estate Grown Merlot, and 13% Estate Grown Cabernet Franc, from Cougar Crest Vineyard and Stellar Vineyard. Aromas of blackcherry, strawberry, toast and violets, with a dense, dark color prepare the palate for a complex blend that includes black and red fruits, tobacco, and lavender. A versatile wine that will not overpower most foods, the mid-palate shows toast and a hint of vanilla that remains through a silky lingering finish.Harvested, fermented, and pressed using the same methods as our Syrah, these wines were barrel aged separately for 6-8 months. Individual barrels were selected for their blending characteristics, then racked into a tank, blended, and returned to barrels to allow the flavors to marry.




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