Sineann

Champoux Vineyard Merlot

8.718 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
Horse Heaven Hills, 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
Hilary McCown

New oak and volatile acidity aromas, and a little mocha, cedar, and blueberry.
Fares better on the palate, with mocha blackberry, and sweet blueberry, although the 14+% abv shows and is a bit off-putting.

New oak and volatile acidity aromas, and a little mocha, cedar, and blueberry.
Fares better on the palate, with mocha blackberry, and sweet blueberry, although the 14+% abv shows and is a bit off-putting.

Apr 6th, 2015
Will Atkinson

American oak is overpowering.

American oak is overpowering.

Feb 11th, 2015
Adam Mahler

Awesome sour fresh red fruit-alive and vibrant.

Awesome sour fresh red fruit-alive and vibrant.

Aug 9th, 2014
Phil Stice

Plummy dark fruit. Cocoa powder, herbal notes.

Plummy dark fruit. Cocoa powder, herbal notes.

Mar 13th, 2014
Greg Merrell

Light and delicious. I'm not of the camp that thinks Merlots are boring. But, am impressed.

Light and delicious. I'm not of the camp that thinks Merlots are boring. But, am impressed.

Jan 29th, 2017
Shannon McLaren

Very floral on the nose and palette. Definitely needed some time to open up but an interesting find.

Very floral on the nose and palette. Definitely needed some time to open up but an interesting find.

Dec 27th, 2016
Marshall Todd Herron DPM

I love Sineann pinot noir, but every other wine is not my favorite wine. This merlot is as fruity without being sweet as it gets. I hate it! Im so disappointed! I just poured the bottle down the drain!

I love Sineann pinot noir, but every other wine is not my favorite wine. This merlot is as fruity without being sweet as it gets. I hate it! Im so disappointed! I just poured the bottle down the drain!

Sep 20th, 2016
Brian Nickerson

A little too much on the sweet side for me

A little too much on the sweet side for me

Mar 12th, 2016
Doug Scott

Big fruit and spice, long balanced finish with some chocolate tones.

Big fruit and spice, long balanced finish with some chocolate tones.

Dec 26th, 2015
Richard Lewis

Nose of black raspberries and black cherries, stewed red fruit and tarragon on the tongue.

Nose of black raspberries and black cherries, stewed red fruit and tarragon on the tongue.

Apr 18th, 2015