To maximize the Columbia Valley’s lush fruit flavors and avoid astringent tannins, up to 40% of the grapes chosen from each vineyard are retained and fermented as whole berries. Each vineyard lot ferments separately and is matured for 14-18 months before joining the final blend.

Combining the art of old world winemaking with new world innovation to create Merlots that can be considered among the world’s best, from one of the world’s most acclaimed Merlot producing regions: Washington State.