Textured and succulent, this merlot exudes black raspberries, cassis and spiced plums, layered with touches of cedar and mocha. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, polished tannins. Long finish with hints of lavender and graphite. Drink or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
Sourced primarily from Red Mountain, the 2022 Merlot Columbia Valley has accessible red fruit and a balsamic afternote, with a structured midpalate of medium-bodied intensity and grip. Cedar, dried herb, and tobacco leaf round out the fruit and integrated oak. Drink now through 2030.
91 points, Virginie Boone, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
Sleek and sinewy, with expressive accents of red currant, mocha and tomato leaf that end with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,232 cases made.
91 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Mar 2026)
Dusty and floral, the 2022 Merlot slowly evolves in the glass with a bouquet of wilted violets and dried blueberries. This is elegant and supple with ripe red and blue fruits, creamy textures and a core of fresh acidity to balance it all out. The 2022 tapers off with medium length, gentle tannins and a tactile mineral crunchiness.
90 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Dec 2024)
A sweet aroma of blackberry jam spread on a slice of warm sourdough bread is counterpointed by a puff of pipe tobacco. The sweet fruit theme continues on the palate, as flavors of blueberry pie and black pepper mix with a savory grilled portabello note. There's a good bit of oakiness here to accompany the Merlot's sturdy tannins.
90 points, Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast (Feb 2026)
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