We’re having deep dish pizza and garlic knots, and this Merlot hits the spot with its forest floor nose and delightful cedar and bramble flavors. It’s sumptuous, yet warm, mouthfeel easily overwhelms the Italian delights on the menu. You also won’t be disappointed going solo as my glass easily lasted 30 minutes between pours.
We’re having deep dish pizza and garlic knots, and this Merlot hits the spot with its forest floor nose and delightful cedar and bramble flavors. It’s sumptuous, yet warm, mouthfeel easily overwhelms the Italian delights on the menu. You also won’t be disappointed going solo as my glass easily lasted 30 minutes between pours.
Aug 28th, 2021
One if the best Merlots to come out of Walla Walla in a while and you cannot beat the price on this bottle.
One if the best Merlots to come out of Walla Walla in a while and you cannot beat the price on this bottle.
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2013
Looking forward to hosting the Walla Walla Vintners wine dinner next week at Capitol Cellars!
Looking forward to hosting the Walla Walla Vintners wine dinner next week at Capitol Cellars!
Feb 22nd, 2016
Eastern WA and OR rock Merlot. Case in point.
Eastern WA and OR rock Merlot. Case in point.
Sep 1st, 2015Pleasant with Pat’s lasagna but preferred Cabernet Sauvignon ($17)
Pleasant with Pat’s lasagna but preferred Cabernet Sauvignon ($17)
May 11th, 2021
Lighter than California Merlots, so more versatile.
Lighter than California Merlots, so more versatile.
Feb 10th, 2021
Really nice Merlot that has really held up. Nice and smooth, not overpowering. Nice sipper or good with food. Was really good with some Middle Eastern spiced chicken. These guys do Merlot right.
Really nice Merlot that has really held up. Nice and smooth, not overpowering. Nice sipper or good with food. Was really good with some Middle Eastern spiced chicken. These guys do Merlot right.
Jun 17th, 2020
2016 Vineyard Select Merlot
2016 Vineyard Select Merlot
Mar 26th, 2020
Another one for a “night after” Friendsgiving with turkey & dumpling soup. One of the most underrated wines in Washington state. When you hear people say “Washington Merlot is different”, this is the place to discover it. Nose is wonderfully complex with bing cherry & red currants along with an herbal, almost minty streak. The palate follows with more red fruit and some spicy oak notes which add complexity, but never overwhelm the wine. Excellent.
Another one for a “night after” Friendsgiving with turkey & dumpling soup. One of the most underrated wines in Washington state. When you hear people say “Washington Merlot is different”, this is the place to discover it. Nose is wonderfully complex with bing cherry & red currants along with an herbal, almost minty streak. The palate follows with more red fruit and some spicy oak notes which add complexity, but never overwhelm the wine. Excellent.
Nov 30th, 2019This just keeps getting better with age. So glad we waited 3 years to open our second bottle. Lovely Merlot. Some coffee, herbs, dark cherry. Drinking perfect right now but could still hold for a bit longer.
This just keeps getting better with age. So glad we waited 3 years to open our second bottle. Lovely Merlot. Some coffee, herbs, dark cherry. Drinking perfect right now but could still hold for a bit longer.
Jul 15th, 2019
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
