Lee and Emily Fergestrom built their winery in the Yakima Valley, and they only source grapes from the Yakima Valley. The Rawn family's Copeland Vineyard is less than 9 miles to the west as the crow flies, and young winemaker Alexis Sells helped produce one of the tasting’s most fruit-forward Merlots. Dark red fruit aromas are led by black cherry, currant jelly and nutmeg. … [Read more...] about Fortuity Cellars 2019 Merlot, Yakima Valley $32.00
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Owen Roe 2019 DuBrul Vineyard Merlot, Yakima Valley $56.00
The Shiels family of Côte Bonneville fame also sell a portion of their grapes to some of Washington's winemaking illuminati. That includes David O'Reilly, a longtime supporter of the Yakima Valley, going back to his days as an Oregon winemaker. It's a classic expression of Washington Merlot in its theme of dark cherry, blackberry, cola and notes of rose petal. There's harmony … [Read more...] about Owen Roe 2019 DuBrul Vineyard Merlot, Yakima Valley $56.00
Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red, Yakima Valley
Andrew Will owner Chris Camarda named this Yakima Valley vineyard after his late wife, Annie, and his silent partner's wife, both blondes. The winery, not far from the Yakima Valley town of Zillah, was planted in 2000 and is the coolest of the sites Camarda works with. This red blend leads with Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and backed by equal parts of Merlot and Cabernet … [Read more...] about Andrew Will Cellars 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red, Yakima Valley