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Wine Details
Price:
$25.00 per bottle
Description:
Katherine Leone vineyard lies on the western edge of the Wahluke Slope in the Columbia Valley. Adjacent to the famous Indian Wells Vineyard, Katherine Leone shows many of the same characteristics. Ripening early, the vineyard ensures great wines even on cooler vintages. With soils composed of sandy loam overlaying river rock the vines are forced to dig deep for nutrients and water resulting in vines that are naturally balanced.
Exhibiting classic characteristics which Washington Merlot has become synonymous: This Merlot is ripe and concentrated with intense aromas of raspberries, currants and coffee. This complex wine is complemented with hints of chocolate, vanilla and toasted oak. Smooth tannins make this tasty wine suitable for early consumption, however it will reward those with the patience to cellar it for 3-5 years
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Varietal Definition
Merlot:
Merlot is known as a Noble Bordeaux varietal. Although it came to France in the first century, it was not named until the 1880s. Merlot was originally used only for blending, as it is soft and compliant, very useful in softening other Bordeaux wines like Cabernets. Recently in California and Chile it became popular as a 100% varietal wine. Merlot tends to be easier to grow in a variety of soil conditions and is harvested earlier in the year than Cabernet. Although most Merlots are made to be drunk earlier, there are many with complexities of a Cabernet. Flavors of plum, black cherry, violet, chocolate and orange pair well with rich, red pasta dishes, hearty chicken dishes, and any beef combination that you fancy. The perfect match of course is chocolate. Not only does the chocolate compliment the wine and vice-versa, but the essence of both flavors linger eternally.
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