Efeste 2010 Upright Klipsun Vineyard Merlot (Red Mountain)

Country: US

Province: Washington

Region: Red Mountain

Variety: Merlot

Winery: Efeste

Points: 92

Taster: Paul Gregutt

This is the first vintage for Upright—100% Klipsun Vineyard and 100% varietal Merlot. Thick and syrupy, it’s a full throttle wine, with deep flavors of berry, cherry and cassis. Red licorice lightly streaks through the back end, and the wine makes a smooth landing on a strip of Bourbon barrel notes.