“ This is the pinnacle Merlot from the vintage, incorporating our personal expression of “old world” style, while showing off the power of Washington fruit. The wine is complex but fruit is the star of the show. Black cherry, plum, cocoa, leather, cedar and dried herb aromas lead to a rich palate with velvety, elegant tannins. This Merlot should age gracefully for 8-10 years easily.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker

Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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• 90 pts., Wine Advocate (2005 Vintage)
• 92 pts., Wine Spectator (2004 Vintage)
• ****, Restaurant Wine (2003 Vintage)

• Merlot from the best Columbia Valley vineyards was selected for this Ethos blend, including our vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA and Indian Wells vineyard on the Wahluke Slope.
• Providing 53% of the blend, the vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep southfacing slope on the bank of the Columbia River. The site's proximity to the river protects it from temperature extremes, allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.
• A small percentage of the fruit came from the Wahluke Slope, our most northern growing area known for jammy, ripe, fleshy red wines.

Past Vintages

• 2003 Ethos Merlot