Wahluke Slope
2018 Limited Release Block 9 Merlot
Our 2018 Block Nine Merlot plays with a chip on its shoulder! It’s a perfect example of why Merlot from Washington State is so distinctively delicious! The palate is dense and richly textured due to signature mouth-filling tannins. Alluring layers of sweet cherry compote and mocha round out the palate.
Product | Price | Club | QTY | |
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750 ml | $55.00 | $44.00 |
Tasting Notes
Our 2018 Block Nine Merlot plays with a chip on its shoulder! It’s a perfect example of why Merlot from Washington State is so distinctively delicious! The palate is dense and richly textured due to signature mouth-filling tannins. Alluring layers of sweet cherry compote and mocha round out the palate.
WINE ANALYSIS
Blend:
89 % Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Syrah
Aging:
Aged for 21 months in 49% new French and 51% neutral French oak.
Alcohol:
14.9%
TA:
0.52 g/100mL
F:
Grapes were destemmed and sorted with a cutting-edge grape receiving and separation system designed to gently deliver fruit to the fermenters. Each individual fermentation tank is tasted daily to evaluate the development of the tannins and structure.