(Three Rivers Winery Merlot Champoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills) A lightly aromatic wine with wood spice, high toned licorice, mocha, and herbal notes. The palate has a firm grip of somewhat dry tannins along with elegant fruit flavors. 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak (50% new). 14.7% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.
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By Sean Sullivan
(Three Rivers Winery Merlot Champoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills) A lightly aromatic wine with wood spice, high toned licorice, mocha, and herbal notes. The palate has a firm grip of somewhat dry tannins along with elegant fruit flavors. 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak (50% new). 14.7% alcohol. Sample provided by winery.5/5/2011, (See more on Washington Wine Report...) *** points