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  • Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot Washington
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2016 Merlot

Pip & Plow

Washington, United States

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Explore excitingly pure Washington grapes in the 92 Point Pip + Plow Merlot

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About This Wine

Pip & Plow

Merlot

Making great wine takes a lot of time, dedication, and hard work. Pip + Plow is named to honor that process, from planting the pip (the grape seed) to plowing at the vineyards, to harvesting and fermenting, the wine process is a craft that thrives on quality and perfect timing. Winemakers everywhere work from pip to glass to bring wine-lovers a quality bottle of wine. This wine comes from the eastern side of Washington, one of the most exciting new regions in the country. It’s supple and full-bodied with ripe tannins and a subtle acidity. This 100% Merlot is a great expression of Washington winemaking, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Judges loved it at this year's Critics Challenge and gave it a Gold Medal and 92 Points!
Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot Washington

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, Pasta with Cream-Based Sauce, Herbed Lamb Chops

Body 4 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 4Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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Warm and dry conditions provide a supple, full-bodied wine. Red fruited and a vein of acidity from cooler nights. Ripe tannins and softer acid complement rounder, softer dishes.

Awards

Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot Washington: Merlot

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4 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 92 Points, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
Pip + Plow 2016 Merlot Washington