Woodward Canyon

Estate Reserve Walla Wallay Valley Merlot Blend

9.014 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is the Estate Reserve. It's is a blend of; 33% Merlot, 33% Petit Verdot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet. On the nose, black currants, baking spices, warm toast, anise, wood shavings and fragrant red florals. The mouthfeel is rich, round, ripe, slightly sweeter; blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, strawberries, black raspberry cola, black licorice, crush dry rocks, dry stones, red & dark fresh florals, soft leather, tobacco, graphite, round acidity and round beautiful, sexy, balanced finish. Photos of, their tasting room, grapes at harvest, one of their vineyards and the beautiful grounds around their tasting room.

This is the Estate Reserve. It's is a blend of; 33% Merlot, 33% Petit Verdot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet. On the nose, black currants, baking spices, warm toast, anise, wood shavings and fragrant red florals. The mouthfeel is rich, round, ripe, slightly sweeter; blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, strawberries, black raspberry cola, black licorice, crush dry rocks, dry stones, red & dark fresh florals, soft leather, tobacco, graphite, round acidity and round beautiful, sexy, balanced finish. Photos of, their tasting room, grapes at harvest, one of their vineyards and the beautiful grounds around their tasting room.

Aug 14th, 2017
Scott Stewart

Soft and sensual

Soft and sensual

Jan 29th, 2018
David Wanek

Drinking perfectly right now. Well balanced. Tons of fruit. Just enough tannins.

Drinking perfectly right now. Well balanced. Tons of fruit. Just enough tannins.

Jul 9th, 2017
Guy Fiore

Heavy sulphur upon corking. Back in bottle over night. Day 2 very nice. Nice soft dark fruit. Smooth tannins. Easy drinking mouth feel. Oak presence is great.

Heavy sulphur upon corking. Back in bottle over night. Day 2 very nice. Nice soft dark fruit. Smooth tannins. Easy drinking mouth feel. Oak presence is great.

Apr 24th, 2017
Mark Mannebach

Like right bank Bordeaux

Like right bank Bordeaux

Oct 18th, 2014
Nick Davis

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Sep 4th, 2016
Nick Davis

Nick had this 9 years ago

Nick had this 9 years ago

Sep 1st, 2016
Jeremy MacArthur

Jeremy had this 11 years ago

Jeremy had this 11 years ago

Nov 20th, 2014
Lars Ryssdal

General Manager Ackerman Family Vineyards

8.5

Lars had this 11 years ago

Lars had this 11 years ago

Apr 25th, 2014
Martin Sher

Martin had this 2 years ago

Martin had this 2 years ago

Jun 26th, 2023