2024 Seven Hills Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, Washington

The profile reveals an opulent bouquet of black raspberry, dark cherry, and red currants woven with warm baking spices, cigar box, and rich mocha. It unfolds across a velvety texture framed by fine, powdery tannins and subtle notes of graphite and sage. Walla Walla is globally unique for Merlot because the region's moderate, mellower growing conditions allow the variety to achieve a plush, complex maturity without needing the intense heat stress required by Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2024 vintage showcases the grape's ideal Pacific Northwest expression, benefiting from warm days and cool desert nights that seamlessly lock in vibrant fruit flavors alongside natural, well-balanced acidity.

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Seven Hills Winery stands as one of the historic, foundational cornerstones of the Walla Walla Valley, pioneering premium winemaking in the region long before it achieved international fame. Rather than chasing a standardized commercial style, winemaker Bobby Richards champions an old-world philosophy focused on elegant, food-friendly structures with restrained oak integration, emphasizing a truly authentic sense of place. The backbone of this blend is anchored in the historic Seven Hills Founding Vineyard, an acclaimed heritage site known for its deep silt loam soils and old vines, processed with minimal manipulation to ensure a vegan-friendly production.

It serves as a spectacular match for a sizzling ribeye steak, savory hand-rolled meatballs, roasted lamb, or an elegant holiday roast.

Varietal: 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 14.5%