this is a very firm, tight and focused effort, with a clean cherry flavor. it is not at all like most washington merlots, which are often heavily influenced by new oak aging. here is a concise, pure expression that may come across as a little monochromatic, perhaps because it seems to be somewhat shut down at the moment. made using grapes from 10-year-old vines, it shows great promise.
Stoneridge Vineyard