2005 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley

This is a single designated vineyard from Pepper Bridge. As a good merlot should be, this wine is very fruit forward with aromatic plum, blackberry and hints of tobacco jumping out of the glass. A well structured and well balanced wine.

Northwest Wine Press - Excellent
Northwest Wine Summit - Bronze Medal

BLENDING PROFILE:
Pepper Bridge Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Syrah

VINEYARDS:
Pepper Bridge and Va Piano

BARREL AGING:
Once filled French and new Hungarian, Aged 14 months

CASES PRODUCED: 236 cases.