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Working Title Winery 2018 Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington

2018 Columbia Valley Merlot

Working Title Winery's 2018 Merlot from Columbia Valley, Washington is a rich and flavorful red wine. With a medium-full body, this Merlot offers a balanced acidity that adds a refreshing touch to its vibrant fruit intensity. The tannins are notable but not overpowering, providing structure and depth to this elegant wine.

Tasting notes:

Our Merlot illuminates savory notes of oak, baking spices, and dried herbs. A soft and powerfully fruity palate presents a succulent display of ripe blueberries and bramble amid a full body and plush mouthfeel. Enjoy a glass alongside braised beef or decadent dark chocolate.

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 4

Low High

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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