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Merlot

2022 Washington Merlot

The 2022 14 Hands Merlot from Washington is a delightful example of what this varietal can offer. This red wine showcases a lovely full body that envelops the palate with rich, velvety textures. Its well-rounded acidity adds a lively and refreshing balance, enhancing the wine's overall appeal. With moderate tannins, this Merlot provides a smooth and approachable experience ideal for a variety of wine enthusiasts. The fruit intensity is prominent, boasting lush flavors of black cherry and plum, which are complemented by hints of cocoa and spice. This wine is a fine representative of Washington's ability to produce high-quality Merlots that are both approachable and complex. Whether you're pairing it with a hearty meal or enjoying it on its own, the 2022 14 Hands Merlot promises a thoroughly pleasurable drinking experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Chocolate

Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops, Braised Lamb Shanks

Region:


Washington
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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