2012 L'Ecole Nº 41 Walla Walla Valley Estate Merlot

Estate: L'Ecole Nº 41 Winery
Region: Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States of America
Vineyards: Seven Hills Estate and Ferguson Estate Vineyards

Tasting Note:November 6, 2017

Perfect for International Merlot Day on 11/7/2017. Dark ruby red with some garnet too. Integrated nose with some savory elements, pepper, toasty, and dried berries. A touch of cinnamon too. Well integrated medium tannins (6/10) and medium to medium plus body. Layered palate with blackberries, a touch savory, earthy, dark cocoa, dark berries and a little gravel. Long and lingering finish.

One of the two Merlots made at L'Ecole Nº 41. This is their Walla Walla Valley bottling with fruit coming from the Seven Hills Estate Vineyard (76%) and the Ferguson Estate Vineyard (24%). Made up of 80% Merlot with equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Aged for 18 months in 40% new French oak barrels. 1,060 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2025.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from Great Falls Wine Outlet for $36.00.

L'Ecole Nº 41 Winery, Estate, Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States of America, Red Wine, International Merlot DayGreg BallingtonL'Ecole Nº 41 Winery, 2012, Walla Walla Valley, Merlot, Estate, Red Wine, November 2017, International Merlot Day, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States of America, $$, 90 Points, Mike SharonComment