2014 Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot, Walla Walla Valley

This wine is drawn from the original Merlot blocks at Seven Hills Vineyard that I planted with my father in the summer of 1982. 2014 marks the 27th vintage I have made Merlot from these same vines. While drinking well at release, it will improve considerably with a few years of bottle age and should cellar well for up to ten years from vintage.

This vintage exhibits a beautiful, dark ruby color and enticing aromas of black cherry, bramble berries, cocoa, cedar, and rose petals. The palate is supple and generous with loads of red and black fruits accentuated with vanilla and spice and finishing with both supple fruit and firm, spicy tannins. While drinking well at release, it will improve considerably with a few years of bottle age and should cellar well for up to ten years from vintage.