Country: US / The Emcee
Variety: Merlot Washington
Winery: Des Voigne Cellars / Walla Walla Valley (WA)
This is Pepper Bridge Merlot, and it beautifully expresses the vineyard trademarks: fresh fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry, spread out broadly across the palate, and backed with tart acids and light tannins. There is a strong streak of Asian spicebox as well, but overall the wineis very approachable, which makes it is a Merlot to enjoy with rich fish, such as salmon. It’s bright and lightly spicy and not too heavy.