Knew this was a Washington State wine by the taste before I read the label. The fruit had that big sunshine, ripe red fruit, soft but expressive entry. This one is made in a little different style. The ripeness overcomes most of those typical, welcome, mild green pepper meets graphite and mocha flavors. The fruit is actually sharp and precise fresh red raspberry and mulberry. Still very young and vibrant. Juicy. Well integrated oak that really does it's job well without imposing. Even a little lean, in a good way, for a Merlot.
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2/2/2016 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 Points
Knew this was a Washington State wine by the taste before I read the label. The fruit had that big sunshine, ripe red fruit, soft but expressive entry. This one is made in a little different style. The ripeness overcomes most of those typical, welcome, mild green pepper meets graphite and mocha flavors. The fruit is actually sharp and precise fresh red raspberry and mulberry. Still very young and vibrant. Juicy. Well integrated oak that really does it's job well without imposing. Even a little lean, in a good way, for a Merlot.
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