Thanks to plenty of summer heat and a late September cooling trend, 2016 delivered keen, upfront Merlot. Perfect for extended barrel aging!

Baked plum, dark cherry and boysenberry reduction rush the nose, with floral notes of potpourri, violet, and hints of chocolate and vanilla. Plush dark fruit with lively acidity and finely structured tannins makes this an exceptional food Merlot. The palate accentuates the boysenberry and plum with black cherry riding in the side car. Intense varietal character easily integrates the 50% new oak that displays a touch of vanilla, caramel, cocoa, and roasted coffee bean.

Our 2017 Cima Piccola is a bold, Super Tuscan inspired blend. Heady scents of sugar plum, black currant, dark cherry, and fig climb the glass with gentle whisps of potpourri. A rich, weighty palate caries impressive dark fruit flavors, emphasizing black cherry and plum with a black raspberry background on a bed of basalt mineral and fine tannins. Impressive and chewy describes this wine from its start to its dried cherries finish.

~New Release~

Our Helix at-Home tasting kits are inspired after our tasting experiences offered in our Walla Walla winery and Spokane tasting rooms. Our current tasting kit includes some of our favorite Washington wines, including our 100% Stillwater Creek Vineyard Viognier and Sangiovese, as well as our Columbia Valley Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and our flagship red blend: Pomatia.

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A cool 2017 spring evolved to heat, followed by a hot summer, developed smaller berries and clusters with moderate yields. This set the stage for beautiful Merlot character.