Our 2017 Merlot is a full-bodied dry red wine. Aromatics of cherry and plum are delicately framed by vanilla and mocha. This fruity Merlot has a big mouthfeel with finesse and velvety tannins.

Food pairing suggestions:

Italian-style sausages with fennel, spaghetti and meatballs, baked pasta dishes such as lasagne and similar veggie bakes, burgers-especially cheeseburgers!! Braised short ribs, spicy rice dishes such as jambalaya; mild to medium hard cheeses-but not very strongly flavored.

Wine Spec:

Vineyard: Riverview

Clone: Merlot -15 (France181)

Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning

Orientation: North/South

Soil: Malabon silty clay and Roseburg loam

Aging: 26 months in 40% new French and American Oak. Aged for an additional 18 months in bottle before release.