Market Vineyards 2009 Benchmark Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Washington
Variety: Merlot
Winery: Market Vineyards / Benchmark

This is done in an open, palate-friendly style, with rich, generous black fruits accented with cocoa, coffee and caramel. There’s a streak of vanilla custard also, and the fruit has enough depth and mass to hold up through a satisfying finish.