Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington

2018 Washington Merlot

The Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot from Washington delivers a harmonious experience with a medium body that perfectly complements its balanced acidity. This red wine showcases a moderate fruit intensity that is intertwined with soft tannins, creating a smooth and enjoyable texture on the palate. Crafted from the renowned Merlot grape varietal, this wine captures the essence of Washington's unique terroir, offering a delightful journey of flavors with every sip.

Tasting notes:

Dark fruit flavors of black plum, blackberry, and deep red raspberry meld with savory notes of cracked white pepper, tobacco, and baking spices of clove and nutmeg.

Tobacco

Plum

Blackberry

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

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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