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Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot Washington

2016 Washington Merlot

The Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot from Washington paints a vivid picture of rich red hues swirling in the glass. With a medium-full body, this Merlot offers a balanced acidity that adds vibrancy to its bold fruit expression. The fruit intensity shines through with luscious notes that delight the palate, while the tannins provide a gentle structure that supports the wine's overall harmony. This vintage encapsulates the essence of Washington winemaking, showcasing the terroir's unique characteristics and the skillful craftsmanship behind each bottle.

Tasting notes:


Warm and dry conditions provide a supple, full-bodied wine. Red fruited and a vein of acidity from cooler nights. Ripe tannins and softer acid complement rounder, softer dishes.

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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