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2022 Merlot

Pip & Plow

Columbia Valley, United States

Staff pick

An exquisite and harmonious (and often underestimated) varietal

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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 and sophisticated varietal. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Pip & Plow 2022 Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington

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

Body 4 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 4Tannin 3

Tasting Notes


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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.

Awards


Pip & Plow 2022 Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington: Merlot

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 91 Points, 2025 Winemaker Challenge
  • Gold Medal, 2025 Winemaker Challenge
  • Silver Medal, 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirit Competition
Pip & Plow 2022 Merlot Columbia Valley, Washington