Be Human 2019 Merlot, Columbia Valley

Description

The Columbia Valley is home to the most storied AVA’s in Washington state, including Red Mountain and Horse Heaven Hills. Predominantly south-facing, Washington’s largest viticultural region couples warm sun and great drainage, thanks to the Columbia River, to produce wines that are fruit-forward, yet retain some of the structure of European wines. Approximately 16,000 acres, Horse Heaven Hills is the home of many of Washington’s best wines — some rated 100 points. Great gusts of wind arriving out of the Columbia Gorge cool this warm southeastern Washington AVA. The wide prairies offer broad expanses of silty terrain and clear-blue skies; the perfect recipe for delicious, approachable wines and a place once described as “heaven for horses.” Coupling warm sun and great drainage, the Columbia Valley AVA is in the forefront of this fruit forward yet structured Be Human 2019 Merlot. Full on the palate with a lingering blackberry finish, this round Merlot is tempting to sip with food or…