Otis Kenyon
Walla Walla Merlot
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's a nice one from Washington State.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black plums, black cherries, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Merlot from Walla Walla Valley. This 6 year old is spicy and tangy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Better after a couple of hours of airtime, but good right out of the bottle too.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats, cheeses, and light appetizers.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$32.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Here's a nice one from Washington State.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black plums, black cherries, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very enjoyable Merlot from Walla Walla Valley. This 6 year old is spicy and tangy. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Better after a couple of hours of airtime, but good right out of the bottle too.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats, cheeses, and light appetizers.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$32.
Clear garnet. Black cherry cobbler with vanilla creme on the abundant nose and medium-bodied palate. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. A bit lighter than I like my Washington Merlots, but with all of the dark fruit that’s expected. A nice accompaniment to beef stew or lighter cuts of beef. Drink now.
Clear garnet. Black cherry cobbler with vanilla creme on the abundant nose and medium-bodied palate. Medium acidity. Medium minus tannins. A bit lighter than I like my Washington Merlots, but with all of the dark fruit that’s expected. A nice accompaniment to beef stew or lighter cuts of beef. Drink now.
Nov 16th, 2020
This is a prime example of Walla Walla Merlot, rich and deep with complex cherry, chocolate, and mushroom flavors. Cellar for about two more years to balance out.
This is a prime example of Walla Walla Merlot, rich and deep with complex cherry, chocolate, and mushroom flavors. Cellar for about two more years to balance out.
Jan 15th, 2018
It's a little bland, but it may be because I had the petit Verdot first. Still dry and loveable. I'd enjoy you on a patio in fall, and reminisce about the summer gone by...
It's a little bland, but it may be because I had the petit Verdot first. Still dry and loveable. I'd enjoy you on a patio in fall, and reminisce about the summer gone by...
Jul 7th, 2017