One of the turning points in the trajectory of Rob and Donna Mellison’s breathtaking passion project overlooking Lake Chelan has been the deepening relationship with the Alberg family’s Stillwater Creek Vineyard in the Frenchman Hills. The balance displayed in the wines grown by vineyard manager Ed Kelly helped Mellisoni Vineyards toward the award for Washington Winery of the Year in 2021. Here’s another example that shares notes of cherry preserves, vanilla and cedar, backed by tobacco and slate. This marks the second time in three vintages for their Merlot program to go Platinum. Qualifying award: Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 123 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
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