Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2013

Rating90

Price25.00

Vintage2013

VarietalMerlot

AppellationColumbia Valley

WinerySeven Hills Winery

Alcohol14.10%

Production675 cases

Bottle Size750 ml

CategoryRed

Aging ProgramBarrel aged 16 months in American, Russian, and French oak (30% new)

Oak OriginAmerican, Russian, and French

Blend96% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc

The Seven Hills Columbia Valley Merlot 2013 is a lovely red wine that benefits from its complex oak aging. This red wine was aged in American, Russian, and French oak for 16 months. This process lends the wine aromas and flavors of warm spices, Rainier cherry, juicy raspberry, vanilla, and toffee. The wine is smooth and approachable and will be a delight to drink over the next 4-6 years.

Seven Hills Winery has been cultivating Merlot grapes since 1982. This wine is crafted from the grapes of small, hand-farmed vineyards in the Columbia Valley wine region in Washington state.

Taste SummaryCherry, Raspberry, Vanilla

Wine QualitiesSpicy