The Conscious Cellar Collection

This Merlot is best enjoyed with food and benefits from decanting, offering a balanced and complex flavor profile with a dry finish.

Hold onto your saddles, because Lot 931, our 2021 Wahluke Slope Merlot, bursts from the glass like a champion at the finish line. This Washington gem explodes with a chorus of aromas – think black cherry compote mingling with hints of dark chocolate and a touch of savory Tobacco. On the palate, the Wahluke Slope influence shines through. Lush black plum and juicy blackberry flavors take center stage, supported by a subtle earthiness that whispers of the region's unique terroir. A sprinkle of baking spice from well-integrated oak adds a touch of elegance, while the finish lingers with hints of cocoa and lingering minerality. This Merlot is pure indulgence, a sip-after-sip celebration of Washington's prized Wahluke Slope AVA.

Sun-soaked and sculpted by wind, Lot 931, our 2021 Wahluke Slope Merlot, embodies the essence of this unique Washington appellation. Sourced from certified "Sustainable WA" vineyards, these grapes ripen under endless sunshine, tempered by cool evening breezes that dance down from the nearby Columbia River. The Wahluke Slope's well-drained, gravelly soils, eerily similar to those found in Right Bank Bordeaux, coax out intense flavors in the Merlot grapes. This isn't your grandpa's Merlot. Expect a burst of dark fruit on the nose – think black cherry and plum – laced with hints of cocoa powder and earthy spice. The palate is plush and generous, yet balanced by a core of minerality that reflects the region's unique growing conditions. It's a sip of pure Wahluke Slope magic.