Pip & Plow
Columbia Valley, Washington
An exquisite and harmonious (and often underestimated) varietal
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Pip & Plow
Merlot
The 2022 Pip & Plow Merlot is a testament to the dedication and passion that goes into crafting exceptional wines from Columbia Valley, Washington. Our Merlot showcases the region's unique terroir, characterized by warm days and cool nights, contributing to the grapes' vibrant acidity and fruit intensity. Merlot is known for its smooth and velvety texture, approachable flavor profile redolent in ripe dark fruit, and soft and smooth tannins, adding body and mouthfeel. Bright acidity highlights the fruit and refreshes the palate. Add to that Merlot's ability to showcase the sweet oak characteristics of barrel aging. The combination of pronounced dark fruit, floral notes, an approachable mouthfeel, natural acidity and sweet oak spice deftly balances depth of flavor with broad appeal. Our 2022 vintage wine will elevate Merlot's reputation and demonstrate its rightful place as a celebrated ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pip & Plow
Merlot
The 2022 Pip & Plow Merlot is a testament to the dedication and passion that goes into crafting exceptional wines from Columbia Valley, Washington. Our Merlot showcases the region's unique terroir, characterized by warm days and cool nights, contributing to the grapes' vibrant acidity and fruit intensity. Merlot is known for its smooth and velvety texture, approachable flavor profile redolent in ripe dark fruit, and soft and smooth tannins, adding body and mouthfeel. Bright acidity highlights the fruit and refreshes the palate. Add to that Merlot's ability to showcase the sweet oak characteristics of barrel aging. The combination of pronounced dark fruit, floral notes, an approachable mouthfeel, natural acidity and sweet oak spice deftly balances depth of flavor with broad appeal. Our 2022 vintage wine will elevate Merlot's reputation and demonstrate its rightful place as a celebrated ...
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Shepherd's Pie, Short Ribs, Molten Lava Cake
Pairs well with…
Shepherd's Pie, Short Ribs, Molten Lava Cake
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Shepherd's Pie, Short Ribs, Molten Lava Cake
Pairs well with…
Shepherd's Pie, Short Ribs, Molten Lava Cake
TASTING NOTES:
Blackberry
Black Cherry
Chocolate
A velvetly and approachable blend of pronounced blackberry, black cherry, and plum, interwoven with hints of violet and dark cocoa undertones. Medium-toasted French oak aging imparts sweet caramel, crème brûlée, and butterscotch, adding depth and complexity to this classic Merlot.
TASTING NOTES
Blackberry
Black Cherry
Chocolate
A velvetly and approachable blend of pronounced blackberry, black cherry, and plum, interwoven with hints of violet and dark cocoa undertones. Medium-toasted French oak aging imparts sweet caramel, crème brûlée, and butterscotch, adding depth and complexity to this classic Merlot.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Pip & Plow
Pip & Plow was created as an homage to the hard work that goes into making wine. From planting the vines to plowing the soil, there is a great deal of labor most people never see. Great wine comes from quality grapes, well-tended vineyards and experienced winemaking. They carry the memory of the entire vineyard to your glass, and Pip & Plow honors those who get them there.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Pip & Plow
Pip & Plow was created as an homage to the hard work that goes into making wine. From planting the vines to plowing the soil, there is a great deal of labor most people never see. Great wine comes from quality grapes, well-tended vineyards and experienced winemaking. They carry the memory of the entire vineyard to your glass, and Pip & Plow honors those who get them there.