The wine is a beautiful ruby color in the glass, classic for the varietal. The nose is an earthy rush of leather, charcoal and graphite with just a hint of violet and a bit of raspberry jam over the top. The taste is a cool bit of ripe black fruit, blackberry, cherry and a bit of currant that transitions to some notes of dusty limestone and white pepper spice midpalate. The wine is a bit more tannic than a typical Merlot, which is expressive of Washington state, creating a wonderfully smooth and very dry finish than lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a lovely expression of the high quality Merlot that's produced in the Columbia Valley. This wine would pair well with a broad range of casual weekday or weekend dishes, from barbecue and pizza to steaks and pasta. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some simple beef tacos topped with all the good stuff. Cheers!
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