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1953

Columbia Valley Merlot

The Dancing Fish 1953 Merlot from the Columbia Valley is an absolute delight, embracing you with its smooth, full body and captivating elegance. This red wine offers a beautifully balanced profile, highlighted by bright acidity that brings an energetic liveliness to each sip. The tannins are firm yet graceful, providing a structured backbone without overwhelming the palate. On the nose and in the glass, expect a harmonious blend of rich dark fruits, such as black cherry and plum, with subtle notes of mocha and cedar weaving through. The Columbia Valley’s unique microclimate, with its warm days and cool nights, plays a pivotal role in crafting this wine, ensuring a complexity and depth that is truly remarkable. Enjoy this Merlot with a hearty meal or savor it on its own for a timeless experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Braised Pork, Braised Lamb Shanks

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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