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Penrose Hill
Washington
Enjoy this lush, Double Gold Medal winning Merlot from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains that was named "Washington State Merlot Winery of the Year"
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Penrose Hill
Merlot
Judges at the 2018 New York International Wine Competition loved the Penrose Hill Merlot. They loved it so much that it was named the Washington State Merlot Winery of the year, and this wine was awarded a Double Gold medal! The defining feature of Washington geography and climate is the Cascade Mountain Range. As you drive east lush greenery gives way to a desert-like climate. The mountains block the eastern winds, acting like an umbrella, creating a small pocket perfect for viticulture in the “rain shadow.” With two more hours of sunlight per day than Napa Valley, and very little rain the vines are forced to struggle, and that’s a good thing. These stressed vines produce finer wines with more concentrated flavors. The Penrose Hill 2016 Merlot is rich with powerful fruit and sturdy tannins. It’s great with food or on its own, at Firstleaf we can’t get enough of it.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Penrose Hill
Merlot
Judges at the 2018 New York International Wine Competition loved the Penrose Hill Merlot. They loved it so much that it was named the Washington State Merlot Winery of the year, and this wine was awarded a Double Gold medal! The defining feature of Washington geography and climate is the Cascade Mountain Range. As you drive east lush greenery gives way to a desert-like climate. The mountains block the eastern winds, acting like an umbrella, creating a small pocket perfect for viticulture in the “rain shadow.” With two more hours of sunlight per day than Napa Valley, and very little rain the vines are forced to struggle, and that’s a good thing. These stressed vines produce finer wines with more concentrated flavors. The Penrose Hill 2016 Merlot is rich with powerful fruit and sturdy tannins. It’s great with food or on its own, at Firstleaf we can’t get enough of it.
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Pork Belly, Herbed Lamb Chops
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Pork Belly, Herbed Lamb Chops
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Pork Belly, Herbed Lamb Chops
Pairs well with…
Cheeseboard, Pork Belly, Herbed Lamb Chops
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Black Cherry
Oak
Warm and dry conditions provide a supple, full-bodied wine. Red fruited and a vein of acidity from cooler nights. Subtle oak spices complement the red fruit, try pairing it with grilled pork.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Black Cherry
Oak
Warm and dry conditions provide a supple, full-bodied wine. Red fruited and a vein of acidity from cooler nights. Subtle oak spices complement the red fruit, try pairing it with grilled pork.
AWARDS:
Penrose Hill
7 TOTAL AWARDS
Washington State Merlot Winery of the Year, 2018 New York International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, 2018 New York International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
AWARDS
Penrose Hill
7 TOTAL AWARDS
Washington State Merlot Winery of the Year, 2018 New York International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, 2018 New York International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Penrose Hill
In both music and art, only a true master can capture the unique rhythm of each piece by bringing all its elements into harmony. Every vineyard has a voice—the song of the stones, the vines, the wind, the slope—all working together to convey the very essence of place . Penrose Hill honors the art of winemaking by crafting exquisite expressions of classic varietals from iconic regions. For our Fine Wine Collection, our winemakers harness the brilliance of each region’s distinct terroir, ensuring that with every glass, its rhythm comes to life.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Penrose Hill
In both music and art, only a true master can capture the unique rhythm of each piece by bringing all its elements into harmony. Every vineyard has a voice—the song of the stones, the vines, the wind, the slope—all working together to convey the very essence of place . Penrose Hill honors the art of winemaking by crafting exquisite expressions of classic varietals from iconic regions. For our Fine Wine Collection, our winemakers harness the brilliance of each region’s distinct terroir, ensuring that with every glass, its rhythm comes to life.