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Merriman

$22.95 Regular

$20.66
in any 12 bottle order or Build a Case

Review:

This is amazing. Fresh cut lime, beeswax, pebbles, Granny Smith apple, I'm just getting started! There's a little squeeze of juicy tangerine on the finish, and a tiny hint of quinine.

A cult, dry Chenin Blanc made from a scant parcel of 39 year old vines in Yakima Valley, brought back to life by winemaker Eric Brasher, who literally camped out in the desert with the vineyard to bring the "Brasher Block" back to life. You haven't tasted anything like this from the Northwest. If you can get it.

Aromas of bees wax, honeysuckle, gold raspberries guava and box elder. A caramel flan richness of texture shocked with vibrant acids and flavors of peach, myrrh and toasted pecans. Serve cellar temperature or warmer. - Eric Brasher

Winemaker Eric Brasher describes his winemaking:
The 39 year old grapevines were carefully farmed to enhance the varietal character of the Chenin blanc while preserving the focused mouthwatering natural acids and minerality of the juice. Extended skin and juice contact post-destemming provided the concentration of aromas and flavors of asian pear, honey comb and sandalwood. Maturation for 6 months in neutral french oak barrels provides generous palate weight and richness giving the wine a beautifully balanced and long finish.

below, Mike Merriman