Dashing Through Merlot

Red Mountain Merlot

The Montescarlatto Estate Winery presents their Dashing Through Merlot, a vibrant red wine hailing from the esteemed Red Mountain region. This Merlot exudes a medium to full body, with a delightful balance of acidity that adds a lively touch to the overall experience. The fruit intensity in this wine is striking, with prominent notes that capture the essence of the Merlot grape. The tannins are notable, providing a firm structure that complements the fruit-forward profile. The wine finishes dry, inviting you to savor each sip with anticipation.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Leather

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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