Columbia Valley.

Merlot

Climate

Cool continental. Basalt soils. Columbia River drainage. Extreme diurnal range moderates heat accumulation. Washington State.

Style

French oak standard. MLF. Firmer tannin than French Merlot from slow diurnal ripening. Dark fruit and mocha.

Tell

Dark cherry and plum, mocha and vanilla oak, firmer tannin than Pomerol — firm for Merlot but softer than Cabernet Sauvignon, eucalyptus note possible