About this product
Walla Walla Merlot from the estate's loess hillside vineyards; plum, dark cherry, mocha, and fine volcanic loess mineral — Washington's finest expression of a grape unfairly maligned in recent decades.
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The wine's plum-cherry character naturally complements duck with sour cherry reduction in a Pacific Northwest bistro interpretation.
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Walla Walla Merlot's mocha and plum notes complement the earthy richness of Pacific wild mushrooms in risotto with sharp cheese and truffle.
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The wine's soft structure and dark cherry complement the spiced lamb sausage and smoky eggplant in this North African-influenced Pacific Northwest pairing.
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Washington State University's iconic aged cheddar with a structured Walla Walla Merlot and fig preserve is a state-wide fine food pairing.
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