Efeste

Upright Klipsun Vineyard Merlot

9.130 ratings
9.33 pro ratings
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.9

Sample. Medium ruby red. Beautifully layered nose with blackberries, black currants, chalk, burnt wood, and dried bark. Moderate tannins (6/10) that are well integrated but a little out of balance with the acidity in the finish. Very dark palate and rounded attack, with tobacco, spices, roasted almonds, unsweetened cocoa milk and black berries. Medium body and medium finish. Great start to this wine from the nose till the attack of the palate, then the acidity will kick in. Two options: either this wine will balance out with age or drink by 2019.

Sample. Medium ruby red. Beautifully layered nose with blackberries, black currants, chalk, burnt wood, and dried bark. Moderate tannins (6/10) that are well integrated but a little out of balance with the acidity in the finish. Very dark palate and rounded attack, with tobacco, spices, roasted almonds, unsweetened cocoa milk and black berries. Medium body and medium finish. Great start to this wine from the nose till the attack of the palate, then the acidity will kick in. Two options: either this wine will balance out with age or drink by 2019.

Jan 15th, 2017
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

2013 merlot este este este 5 cab sauv from kilipsun vineyard on red mountain this wine has a beautiful bouquet of sweet herbs dark plum and cherry fruit milk chocolate notes. Very juicy with lots of dark plum fruit milk chocolate notes and a long finish a firm hand of acidity. Long velvety finish 45+ most excellent

2013 merlot este este este 5 cab sauv from kilipsun vineyard on red mountain this wine has a beautiful bouquet of sweet herbs dark plum and cherry fruit milk chocolate notes. Very juicy with lots of dark plum fruit milk chocolate notes and a long finish a firm hand of acidity. Long velvety finish 45+ most excellent

Aug 15th, 2014
Nancy Croisier, CSW

Bringing back Merlot as a noble variety!

Bringing back Merlot as a noble variety!

May 29th, 2016
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Such a nice jammy Merlot from Klipsun vineyards. This just keeps getting better.

Such a nice jammy Merlot from Klipsun vineyards. This just keeps getting better.

Aug 26th, 2019
A E Weber

Are you kidding me? Get it, buy it, steal it. Drink it.

Are you kidding me? Get it, buy it, steal it. Drink it.

Jan 26th, 2019
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Really nice Merlot. Tasting really good right now.

Really nice Merlot. Tasting really good right now.

Apr 29th, 2018
Bethany Robbins

I wish everyone would open their minds to the beauty of Washington State Merlot.... it's so supple & gorgeous!

I wish everyone would open their minds to the beauty of Washington State Merlot.... it's so supple & gorgeous!

Jul 9th, 2017
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Quite a nice Merlot. Good fruit. Good juice. Had it with and without food, good either way.

Quite a nice Merlot. Good fruit. Good juice. Had it with and without food, good either way.

Jun 6th, 2016
Colin Fiola

What Merlot should be.

What Merlot should be.

Mar 19th, 2016
PS Michaels

2010. Terrific.

2010. Terrific.

Sep 5th, 2015