Winemaker’s Note: This is our second Foundation Merlot in 3 years and the combination of Olsen Brothers (4th Generation Farmers in Yakima Valley) and Ciel Du Chival (oldest Vineyard on Red Mountain) is a super winner. Silky smooth with depth. With a little time in your glass, look for roasted coffee beans.
On the nose: Cherry cordial says hello to dark chocolate covered cherries. Herbaceous with hints of mint.
On the palate: Dark chocolate covered cherries really come though. Also look for lush blackberry and tart raspberry. You can taste vanilla from the oak but it is not the star of the show.
Food pairing ideas: Caramelized roast veggies with a touch of sweetness. Oven-roasted chicken with all of the herbs and spices.
When to drink: Now through 2036; Peak 2032-2034
Tech Details:
AVA
Yakima Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Merlot
Vineyards
Olsen Brothers, Ciel Du Cheval
Cases Produced
165
Alcohol %
14.4%
Volume
750 mL
About Foundation wines:
Each vintage, we select a series of extraordinary wines upon which our reputation will rest. These "Foundation" wines represent the best we have to offer. Built from the earth up, in partnership with talented farmers and mother nature, these bottles are born from carefully chosen rows of vines rooted in thoughtfully cultivated land. Focus by a devoted husband-and-wife team, combined with charm from every unique barrel create wines that truly honor each varietal. Our approach is simple and solid: we buy the most spectacular grapes available and treat them with respect - this is the integrity that we demand. After all, structural integrity always depends on a solid foundation.
