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Its intense aromas of black and red currants, classic peonies, and earthy notes with hints of graphite and mint will transport your senses to a world of pure indulgence. Mocha, nutmeg, and thyme lend this wine an elegantly structured framework, making every sip an experience. On the palate, nuances of baking spices, wild berries, and fine-grained tannins unfold, leading to a robust and perfectly balanced finish. 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Blackberry, plum, and a hint of fig form the fruit profile, complemented by cedar, coffee beans, and a touch of dark chocolate on the finish. The tannins are polished and well-integrated, the texture rounded without being soft—the typical profile of the warm Columbia Basin climate combined with careful barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Served at 16–18 °C, it pairs well with leg of lamb with rosemary, duck breast, or a mature Cheddar. 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Their philosophy: wines that reflect the character of the terroir, not the winemaker\u0026#39;s. The Heritage line uses grapes from long-cultivated parcels in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley, where a continental climate – hot days, cool nights – ensures ripe fruit with preserved acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Merlot displays aromas of dark plum and black cherry, underpinned by tobacco, cedar, and a hint of dried rose. The palate is full-bodied with soft, ripe tannins, a pleasant coffee-chocolate note on the mid-palate, and good length. 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The winery is one of the region\u0026#39;s pioneers and is now considered one of its most reliable sources for structured red wines with aging potential. The Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon comes from select vineyards in the Columbia Valley and is carefully temperature-controlled in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The nose offers dark berry fruit – blackberry, cassis – combined with espresso and floral notes: violet, lavender, and a hint of dried rose. On the palate, cherries and blackberry mingle with roasted coffee bean and cassis. 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Founded in 1983 in a former school building dating back to 1915, the winery has been working with the region\u0026#39;s best vineyards – including Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills – for over four decades. The dry continental climate, with hot days and cool nights, produces Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with fully ripe fruit and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The nose reveals dark fruit – blackberry, blackcurrant – paired with espresso, graphite, and a spicy cigar box note. A hint of rose adds an unexpected touch to the profile. On the palate, black plum, blackberry, and lavender emerge: the tannins are present but integrated, the acidity holds everything together, and the finish is long and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 17–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2030. 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