Isenhower Cellars

Merlot Horse Heaven Hills

9.22 ratings
-no pro ratings
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
David Shaw

Wild Thyme is now a blend of 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 172 cases produced. Dense purple. Cherry blackberry and funk notes in nose. Blackberry flavor with length plus a touch of cherry. Saline, clove and black licorice notes in finish. Some tannins on finish. Restrained yet fruity, some aging potential

Wild Thyme is now a blend of 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 172 cases produced. Dense purple. Cherry blackberry and funk notes in nose. Blackberry flavor with length plus a touch of cherry. Saline, clove and black licorice notes in finish. Some tannins on finish. Restrained yet fruity, some aging potential

Apr 5th, 2018
David Shaw

2013 FOI No. 11, Horse Heaven Hills. 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense purple red. Cherry, cassis and mint notes in nose. Similar notes in mouth plus barrel smoke. Flavors mellow after 24 hours. Slight fine grain skin astringency and some seed bitterness on finish, slight sour veg aftertaste. Doesn't need additional aging, enjoy now.

2013 FOI No. 11, Horse Heaven Hills. 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense purple red. Cherry, cassis and mint notes in nose. Similar notes in mouth plus barrel smoke. Flavors mellow after 24 hours. Slight fine grain skin astringency and some seed bitterness on finish, slight sour veg aftertaste. Doesn't need additional aging, enjoy now.

Oct 16th, 2017