Merlot 'Columbia Valley', Januik Winery Bottle:1 The fruit is fermented in

The fruit is fermented in stainless steel tanks before distillation

Around this dense core of ripe dark berry fruit are leafy scents of mint and wild herbs

tasting well now

Flavors of strawberries and raspberries

harmonious and lively acidity

Merlot 'Columbia Valley', Januik Winery Bottle:1 The fruit is fermented in91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc Quintessence, Klipsun, Weinbau, and Obelisco vineyards (Columbia Valley AVA) 100% destemmed and fermented on their skins for an average 8 days Aged 20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% once used Racked every 6 months 978 cases produced 14. 4% abv Columbia Valley vineyards grow Merlot that gives Washington winemakers a reason to smile. With the grapes our winemaker uses from the states top vineyards,