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2014 Bacchus ​Merlot

Label of 2014 Helix Bacchus Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley
Where’s the social justice for Merlot? Merlot is one of the World’s classic red wine varietals, undeservedly vilified by Hollywood. Would you pay $2000 for a bottle of Merlot? Many collectors do. Unbeknownst to most consumers, Merlot is perhaps the most sought-after wine in the world. Washington and the right bank of Bordeaux are the two best regions on the globe for growing this noble grape. 

The 2014 Helix Merlot is a wonderful expression of pure Washington Merlot. It exhibits incredible red berry character and violet on the nose with a very judicious use of oak. A plush mouth feel, accented by pillow-soft tannins, projects gorgeous fruit flavors of red and black raspberry, boysenberry, red currant, plum and cherry that glide across the palate to an unbelievable soft, slow finish. Pairs beautifully with both, non-spicy, white or red meat dishes.~Chuck Reininger, Winemaker
BLEND: 91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD: Bacchus & Phinny Hill

COOPERAGE: 55% American, 45% French (10% new oak)

PRODUCTION: 130 cases​
pH: 3.71

T.A.: 5.8 g/L

ALC.: 15.1%

BOTTLED:  July 2016

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