Januik 2021
Red Mountain Merlot

Red Mountain is Washington's second smallest American Viticultural Area (AVA) and among the most well-defined and distinctive areas due in large part to its geography.  At the eastern edge of the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain is a moderately steep southwest facing slope that rises above a sharp bend in the Yakima River.  As one of the warmer sites in the state, grapes ripen exceptionally well. Quintessence, Obelisco, and Ciel du Cheval are among the best vineyards on Red Mountain, and they combine to produce this exceptional example of Merlot.

Powerful and dense, this wine is brimming with a generous core of red fruit, chocolate, and dried figs.  On the palate, beautifully polished tannins help create a wine that is both supple and beautifully balanced with dark currant, plum, and boysenberry fruit flavors that follow all the way through to the finish.  Enjoy now or cellar with confidence.