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Lily & Oliver 2018 Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington

2018 Columbia Valley Merlot

The Lily & Oliver 2018 Merlot from Columbia Valley, Washington is a delightful red wine with a medium to full body. It boasts a perfect balance of rich fruit flavors, showcasing the essence of the region. The wine opens with a burst of ripe fruit that is elegantly complemented by subtle tannins, allowing the fruit to shine. The low acidity adds to the smooth and velvety texture of this Merlot, making it a versatile choice to pair with a variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:

Our Merlot sets a cheerful tone with an imaginative display of ripe blueberry and cassis aromatics. On the palate, flavors of sweet cherry, licorice, and plum intermingle with a juicy texture, restrained tannins, and a full body, all of which pairs well with fresh pasta and local cheeses.

Blueberry

Plum

Cherry

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

Region:

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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