Benton Hills Vineyards Merlot 2020 Columbia Valley

Winemaker: Andrew Wilson

Cépages: 79% Merlot - 21% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Merlot is rich and velvety with flavors of red berries and cherries with notes of mocha that pairs perfectly with roasted chicken, grilled salmon, and medium-bodied cheeses.

Vineyards: Benton Hills Vineyards is in a premier wine region in southeastern Washington state,comprising several arid southwest sloping hills that are home to many of the Columbiavalley’s most celebrated vineyards.
Dr. Walter Clore, considered by many the “father” of the Washington wine industry, was impressed by the region’s gentle, south-facing slopes and warm temperatures. He encouraged planting rows to maximize sun exposure and establishing the site in small blocks to facilitate estate-grown wines managed for low yields through careful pruning and thinning practices. As a result of the vineyard’s
sustainable practices and attention to detail, grapes ripen evenly and the wines are consistently ripe, rich, and fruit-forward.