Substance Me Merlot Northridge 2013

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This site is higher elevation and has cooler evenings, which creates later ripening, lots of minerality, and concentration. The vineyards we work with are farmed using the most up-to-date sustainable practices.

Vineyard: Northridge (100%), Wahluke Slope AVA, Washington State Red Wine

Varietal: 100% Merlot

Soil: Loamy, fine sand over silica limestone, these ancient soils above the Missoula Flood plain are some of the best to grow fruit...