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2018 Merlot


Pip & Plow

Washington

A velvety and lush 92 point, Gold Medal-winning Merlot from Washington!

$21.00
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ABOUT THIS WINE:

Pip & Plow

Pip & Plow

Merlot

Washington State is an incredibly unique and wonderful growing region in the US. It is considered to be a cool-climate region thanks to the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean and the vast Mountain ranges that surround the Pacific North West, but there are many vineyard sites in the region that are actually warmer. This type of shift in temperature is ideal for grape growing as it allows fruit time to slowly ripen and develop deep flavors. Merlot in particular thrives in this environment and this wine is no exception. Dark black fruit notes and savory spice characteristics complement the naturally soft and velvety palate of the wine, making each sip incredibly enjoyable.

ABOUT THIS WINE

Pip & Plow

Pip & Plow

Merlot

Washington State is an incredibly unique and wonderful growing region in the US. It is considered to be a cool-climate region thanks to the influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean and the vast Mountain ranges that surround the Pacific North West, but there are many vineyard sites in the region that are actually warmer. This type of shift in temperature is ideal for grape growing as it allows fruit time to slowly ripen and develop deep flavors. Merlot in particular thrives in this environment and this wine is no exception. Dark black fruit notes and savory spice characteristics complement the naturally soft and velvety palate of the wine, making each sip incredibly enjoyable.

Pip & Plow

WINE REGION:

Outline of Washington

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

WINE REGION

Outline of Washington

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

FLAVOR PROFILE:

Pip & Plow 2018 Merlot

Pairs well with…

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

FLAVOR PROFILE

Pip & Plow 2018 Merlot

Pairs well with…

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

Body
3
Body
Acidity
2
Acidity
Fruit Intensity
3
Fruit Intensity
Tannin
3
Tannin

Pairs well with…

Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes

TASTING NOTES:

Tobacco

Plum

Blackberry

Dark fruit flavors of black plum, blackberry, and deep red raspberry meld with savory notes of cracked white pepper, tobacco, and baking spices of clove and nutmeg.

TASTING NOTES

Tobacco

Plum

Blackberry

Dark fruit flavors of black plum, blackberry, and deep red raspberry meld with savory notes of cracked white pepper, tobacco, and baking spices of clove and nutmeg.

AWARDS:

Pip & Plow

medal
4 TOTAL AWARDS

92 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge

Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge

Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings

AWARDS

Pip & Plow

medal
4 TOTAL AWARDS

92 Points, 2020 Sommelier Challenge

Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge

Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings

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ABOUT THE BRAND:

Pip & Plow

Pip & Plow was created as an homage to the hard work that goes into making wine. From planting the vines to plowing the soil, there is a great deal of labor most people never see. Great wine comes from quality grapes, well-tended vineyards and experienced winemaking. They carry the memory of the entire vineyard to your glass, and Pip & Plow honors those who get them there.

ABOUT THE BRAND:

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Pip & Plow

Pip & Plow was created as an homage to the hard work that goes into making wine. From planting the vines to plowing the soil, there is a great deal of labor most people never see. Great wine comes from quality grapes, well-tended vineyards and experienced winemaking. They carry the memory of the entire vineyard to your glass, and Pip & Plow honors those who get them there.

ABOUT THE BRAND

large bunches of red grapes on the vine

Pip & Plow

Pip & Plow was created as an homage to the hard work that goes into making wine. From planting the vines to plowing the soil, there is a great deal of labor most people never see. Great wine comes from quality grapes, well-tended vineyards and experienced winemaking. They carry the memory of the entire vineyard to your glass, and Pip & Plow honors those who get them there.