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PEDESTAL MERLOT
gourmet pairings
Pair with seared venison
medallions, morel mushroom
risotto, and butternut squash.
tasting notes
A deeply concentrated wine, the Pedestal Merlot features
wonderfully intense aromas of dark cherry, violet, and
marionberry. Ripe blackberry flavors framed by notes of oak
spice, roasted coffee beans, and bittersweet chocolate provide
the wine with a bold finish.
winemaker's insight
The hand-harvested fruit was double-sorted before fermentation
to ensure stems and jacks were removed to avoid harsh tannins.
The majority of the lots were cold-soaked to build richness and
flavor before the fruit underwent whole-berry fermentation in
1,500-gallon upright French wood tanks. Gentle pump-overs
throughout fermentation added to the enhanced color and
richness on the palate.
awarDs & DistinCtions
Merlot of the Year – Washington Wine Awards
Washington Wine of the Year – The Seattle Times Wine Awards
Served at the White House holiday dinner
Served to French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the White House
APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
COMPOSITION: Predominantly Merlot, with some Cabernet Sauvignon,
Malbec, and Petit Verdot
MATURATION: Aged 22 months in 100% French oak, 85% new
CELLARING: Can be enjoyed now, and will cellar well for at
least 10 years
TECHNICAL DATA
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