“This is a lush and fleshy Merlot loaded with jammy, blackberry
flavors that are characteristic of warm climate Wahluke Slope
fruit. The 2003 Indian Wells Merlot is a fruit driven, New
World style wine.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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- 89 pts. The Wine Spectator (2001 Vintage)
- 90 pts. Wine Spectator (2000 Vintage)
- 92 pts. Connoisseurs' Guide (1999 Vintage)
- Sourced from vineyards throughout the Wahluke Slope in
Washington state, including our Indian Wells Vineyard.
- Our most northern growing area, the Wahluke Slope is
bordered on both the west and the south by the Columbia River.
- Indian Wells Vineyard, which contributed 31% of the Merlot
for this wine, is a very warm site with a long growing season.
- The site’s loamy, sandy well-draining soils allow vine growth to
be meticulously controlled through drip irrigation and canopy
management.
- The region is a consistent producer of high quality, ripe fruit,
yielding wine with intense color and flavor.
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