L’Ecole N. 41 Columbia Valley Merlot 2018

L’Ecole hails from the Walla Walla Valley region of Washington State. This is the first wine from them that I am getting the opportunity to sample. This particular merlot is actually a blend of 80% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot. The wine pours a nice dark, rich purple. Aromas of blackberry, chocolate and an herbaceousness that I can not quite put my finger on. The wines tannins are medium to high and linger on the palate long after the fruit. The flavors are juicy with blackberries, blueberries, vanilla and tobacco. The wine begins to lose itself to quickly becoming a bit watery after the initial flavors dissipate. A good wine but maybe not for the price point.

Rating 8.5