MERRIMENT
gourmet pairings
Braised and grilled Wagyu short
ribs with Walla Walla sweet
onion and balsamic jam, Yukon
potatoes, and roasted Brussels
sprouts, seared in bacon fat with
black pepper.
tasting notes
The expressive aroma shows prominent hints of leather, cedar, and
black currant. As this wine breathes, you will be rewarded with
noticeable nuances of violets, fruitcake, dark chocolate, and dried
sage. Ripe, dark fruit flavors are very noticeable in the mouthfeel,
where notes of cherry and blackberry marry beautifully with ample
tannin and warm oak tones.
winemaker's insight
Our Merriment is comprised of our best vineyard blocks from a
specific vintage. The most balanced and elegant barrels from these
lots gets selected for this Bordeaux-style blend. Only the best French
oak is used for these specific blocks and it matures for about 20
months in barrel. The unique terroir of each of these vineyards bring
its own identity to this wine.
awarDs anD DistinCtions
91 points, Stephen Tanzer
APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
COMPOSITION: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 18% Cabernet
Franc, 14% Merlot
MATURATION: Aged 20 months in 100% French oak barrels
CELLARING: Can be cellared for up to 10 to 15 years
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