The federal government established the Lewis-Clark Valley in 2016, making it a bi-state American Viticultural Area, and Mark Wysling of Parejas Cellars worked both sides of the Snake River for this straightforward blend. His Merlot (70%) came from Arnett Vineyard in Clarkston, Wash., while the Cabernet Sauvignon was off Sweetwater Vineyard east of Lewiston, Idaho. It’s a bold offering of olallieberry, blueberry and Western serviceberry that includes pinches of Herbes de Provence and leads out with a creamy finish. While Wysling continues to vinify on the Yakima Valley College campus in Grandview, Wash., he pours these wines in downtown Lewiston. Qualifying award: Seattle Wine Awards (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 94 points
Production: 41 cases
Alcohol: 13.6%
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