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Steve's Merlot

Red Mountain Merlot

Fly Rod Cellars Steve's Merlot hails from the esteemed Red Mountain AVA, a region renowned for producing some of Washington's finest wines. This Merlot captivates with its lush, full-bodied profile and showcases an impressive depth of character. On the nose, you'll be greeted with enchanting aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and subtle hints of cocoa. The palate is treated to a rich tapestry of flavors that include layers of plum, blackcurrant, and a whisper of warm vanilla, all seamlessly integrated with the wine's bright acidity and firm tannin structure. The finish is long and velvety, leaving you with a delightful impression of dark fruit notes and savory spice. Fly Rod Cellars Steve's Merlot exemplifies the exceptional quality for which Red Mountain is celebrated, delivering a robust yet elegant wine that pairs wonderfully with a variety of hearty dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Plum

Plum

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:


Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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