The 2014 ‘En Passant’ Merlot was primarily sourced from the DuBrul Vineyard and is only available in magnum format. The wine spent 30 months in 60% new French oak and 40% neutral French oak prior to bottling. This simply gorgeous Merlot wine opens with dense aromatics of black tea, black olive, cigar box, black cherry pie and Asian spices. The aroma range is just stunning. This leads to intense flavors of black cherry, cassis, Asian spices and coffee grounds. The mouthfeel is lovely and plush. This gorgeous Merlot will benefit from at least another year of bottle age to settle, but is impossible to resist right now. (Best 2018-2035) - June, 2017 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: June, 2017
- Producer: Rasa Vineyards
- Vintage: 2015
- Drinking Window: 2018-2035
- Estimated Value: $120 (mag)
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Walla Walla Valley
- Importer: N/A