2016 Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot
Stillwater Creek Vineyard,
Royal Slope,
Columbia Valley,
Washington
14.4% alcohol
Cork closure
192 cases produced
92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet sauvignon
Color:
Garnet red
Bouquet:
What a lovely bouquet! Herbaceous aromas of dried rosemary and bay leaf first combined with blueberries and blackberries, then earthy notes of espresso, hazelnuts, and baking spices were revealed.
Palate:
Gentle, prickly tannins opened up into flavors of red and black plums, blackberries, black cherries, and raspberries. With some air, baking spices emerged, along with a pleasant, spicy finish.
Food pairing suggestions:
Pork chops with rosemary-cherry sauce, tofu or coq au vin, seared crispy skin duck breast with duck fat fried potatoes.
SRP $28
Follow these links to read more about the Royal Slope AVA and the wines made from there:
Royal Slope, Washington wine’s crowning jewel
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