2022 Estate Merlot
Walla Walla Valley
100% Estate Woodward Canyon, 100% Merlot
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Bottling Date
May 30, 2024
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine displays beautiful depth and concentration. Bold aromas of red currant and plum mingle with hints of cedar and freshly turned earth after a summer rain. The palate offers milk chocolate, black cherry and red raspberry, along with a distinct minerality. This full-bodied wine delivers complex flavors of fig, berries and earthy undertones, with a well-structured mouthfeel and balanced tannins and acidity. Enjoy this poised and balanced wine now and over the next fifteen years.
Vineyard Notes
Planted in 1977, Woodward Canyon is the westernmost vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla, Washington. There are 35 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts that support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sagebrush, arrowleaf, balsamroot, and perennial wildflowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%, 750-850ft elevation. Managed by Woodward Canyon. All grapes are Salmon Safe certified as is the wine.
Production Notes
Case Production: 265
Food Pairing Notes
Its rich fruit, earthy notes and balanced structure make it a perfect pairing for Mushroom Bourguignon with Polenta. Store and serve at cellar temperature.
Production
Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot