2004 Columbia Valley Merlot

Gold Medal, 2006 Seattle Wine Society Judging

Double Platinum, 2006 Platinum Awards, Wine Press Northwest

Silver Medal, 2007 Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival

“This marvelous Merlot jumps out of the glass with aromas of juniper berries, blackcherries, leather and mocha, followed by bing cherries, black licorice, vanilla and milk chocolate. It is a classy wine that will pair well with grilled or roasted meats.” Wine Press Northwest, Dec. 2006

Variety: 100% Merlot

Vintage: 2004

Appellation: Columbia Valley

Harvest: October, 2004

Brix: 25 degrees

Vineyard: Willard Vineyard, Prosser, WA,
Wooded Island Vineyard, Tri-Cities, WA

Acidity: pH, 3.58; TA 0.62

Alcohol: 14.8%

Cooperage: 18 months, American and French oak

Production: 374 cases

Retail: $38.00