Walla Walla Merlot

"Patit Creek’s fourth vintage of Merlot has a rich fruity aroma with bold but polished tannins. Dark fruits, specifically black cherry and plum, along with spice and a dark chocolate finish. Patit Creek’s grapes are selected from vines trained on a split canopy system and irrigated with a state-of-the-art computerized system that adjusts for temperature, humidity, wind, and sun energy units. Along with meticulous monitoring of the vines in ideal grape growing weather, Walla Walla’s unique soils and climate contribute to our grapes’ distinctive flavors. While many Merlots are released shortly after bottling, Patit Creek purposely adds six additional months to its aging in the bottle, ensuring a well-developed and mature wine ready to drink upon opening." - Winemaker notes