willow crest merlot (yakima valley)

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This is estate-grown, Merlot, estate grown, with a fragrant and spicy nose. The herbaceousness is reminiscent of Carmenere, and it continues into a somewhat green mid-palate. Best paired with a grilled steak or burger, so the tannins and acids have some fat to cut through. ——P.G.(12/31/2010)—— 85

Pure Merlot, from estate vines, this is tart and juicy, with a clean and acidic cut to it that is unusual for Merlot. It’s got a lively and evocative nose that sends up aromas of mixed stone fruits, chocolate and butterscotch, but it’s carefully made to conserve the acidic push of the fruit and not overwhelm it with barrel.——P.G.(3/1/2008)—— 88

This is Willow Crest’s first bottling of Merlot; it’s quite good and substantial. Full-flavored and fleshy, it retains the grip of cooler- climate Merlot, without turning vegetal. There is a clear scent of mint, and after the tart red fruits, the wine finishes with a chocolate mint wafer kiss. ——P.G.(12/31/2006)—— 88