Three Rivers 2011 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US /
Variety: Merlot Washington
Winery: Three Rivers / Columbia Valley (WA)

At first this muscular wine feels tight, even stiff, with crisply defined plum and cassis fruit. The only knock on it is the drying tannins, which leave a chalky aftertaste. Pair with a juicy cut of pork or salmon.