Happy Sunday! It's been a good weekend, but now it's winding down, so let's enjoy a nice bottle of wine before the work week begins. Tonight, I've opened a bottle that's been in the cellar for a couple years now. The 2020 Woodward Canyon Estate Merlot is a 100% Merlot from the Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. Let's see how this wine is tasting a few years in!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a nice Merlot. The nose presents aromas of leather, blackberry and cassis that let your palate know it's in for a treat. The first sip is a flavor party with dancing plums, mocha and dark chocolate that dive into notes of baking spice and vanilla bean midpalate. The tannins are supple and balanced, prividing a nice foundation for the velvety smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a high quality Merlot, but still a bit young. This wine would pair well with a range of dishes, from barbecue to braised pork, hearty pasta to grilled steaks. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled porterhouse, roasted hatch chiles, mushroom farro and steamed Italian pole beans with roasted red peppers. Cheers!
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