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V du V Wines 2013 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $24

By on December 18, 2017

v du v wines merlot 2013 label - V du V Wines 2013 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $24Spokane urban vintners Kirk Phillips and John Morrow team a few blocks south of Gonzaga University to work with Merlot from Columbia Basin vineyards on Weyns Farms and Roxboro Road. The addition of Cabernet Franc (11%) from Riverbend Vineyard along the Wahluke Slope adds to its rustic, Old World profile which opens with aromas of dried and dusty black cherry, cured meat, vanilla and timothy hay. Its nicely managed tannins shift it to the lighter side of Washington Merlot and loads up on purple fruit akin to huckleberry and blueberry, leading to a bit of saddle leather in the finish. Suggested pairings include grilled meats and lighter, sauce-oriented dishes.

Rating: Recommended

Production: 110 cases

Alcohol: 13.5%

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Articles authored by Great Northwest Wine are co-authored by Eric Degerman and Andy Perdue. In most cases, these are wine reviews that are judged blind by the Great Northwest Wine tasting panel.

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