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  • Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington
  • Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington
  • Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington
2018 Merlot

Pip & Plow

Washington, United States

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A velvety and lush 92 point, Gold Medal-winning Merlot from Washington!

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About This Wine

Pip & Plow

Merlot

Washington State is an incredibly unique and wonderful growing region in the US. It is considered to be a cool-climate region thanks to the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean and the vast Mountain ranges that surround the Pacific North West, but there are many vineyard sites in the region that are actually warmer. This type of shift in temperature is ideal for grape growing as it allows fruit time to slowly ripen and develop deep flavors. Merlot in particular thrives in this environment and this wine is no exception. Dark black fruit notes and savory spice characteristics complement the naturally soft and velvety palate of the wine, making each sip incredibly enjoyable.
Pip + Plow 2018 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… Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

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Tasting Notes

  • A figure representing the Tobacco tasting note. Tobacco
  • A figure representing the Plum tasting note. Plum
  • A figure representing the Blackberry tasting note. Blackberry

Dark fruit flavors of black plum, blackberry, and deep red raspberry meld with savory notes of cracked white pepper, tobacco, and baking spices of clove and nutmeg.

Awards

Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington: Merlot

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5 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Points 92 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2020 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Pip + Plow 2018 Merlot Washington