Wine Press Northwest | Winter 2007-2008

Northwest Cellars

2004 Merlot, WA

“Excellent.”

“This Kirkland, Wash., operation makes wines with the idea that you will want to order some with personalized labels. Additionally, it is making its products available through wine retailers with beautiful Northwest-centric scenes on its labels. This Merlot from Washington’s oldest wine-growing region is superb, thanks to aromas of black pepper, raspberries, moist earth, black cherries and black olives. The medium-bodied flavors are rich with notes of dark plums, black cherries and chocolate. Assertive tannins back up the flavors and have us thinking about opening it with a grilled ribeye.”