Merlot · Reserve 2016

Merlot is one of the world’s most popular red wines, ranging from famed regions like Bordeaux and Napa, California. Here in the USA, Washington has become a leading growing area for Merlot grapes in terms of both quantity and quality, with Merlot wines with remarkable fruity flavors, firm tannins, and vibrant acidity. This wine was crafted with grapes from Columbia Valley, Washington. After long aging in American oak barrels, our Lynfred Merlot Reserve 2016 achieved an exceptional balance of aromas and flavors.

Blend: 100% Merlot
Grower Region: Jones Vineyards, Columbia Valley, WA
Aging: American Oak, 60 months

Winemaker’s Notes
Color: Garnet
Aroma: Prunes, coconut, vanilla, maraschino cherry toasty oak, cedar, bay leaf, herbs, cocoa
Palate: Raisins, dark chocolate, cloves, vanilla, cedar, sweet baking spices
Body: Full
Finish: Complex, firm, and round tannins, vibrant acidity
Foods: Pastas, braised lamb, roasted beef, French chicken casserole, aged goat and Cheddar cheeses