



Luke Columbia Valley Merlot
Wahluke Slope AVA, Washington
Tasting Notes
Born on the Whaluke Slope LUKE Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins, and an opulent, smooth finish. Fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid-palate while earthy flavors of tobacco, cedar, and clove marry the spices of vanilla and mocha to extend the wine’s long lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyards: Weinbau, Stone Tree, Clifton Hill, Sugarloaf, Ravencliff
Technical Info
Varietals: 92% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Alc: 14%
pH: 3.69
TA: 5.7g/L
Aging: French & American Oak
2,514 cases produced
Tasting Notes
LUKE Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins, and an opulent, smooth finish. Fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid palate while earthy flavors of tobacco, cedar, and clove marry the spices of vanilla and mocha to extend the wine’s long lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyards: Weinbau, Stone Tree
Technical Info
Varietals: 85% Merlot 14% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Malbec Alc: 14.4% pH: 3.67 TA: 5.5g/L French & American Oak 3,650 cases produced
Tasting Notes
LUKE Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins, and an opulent, smooth finish. Fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid palate while earthy flavors of tobacco, cedar, and clove marry the spices of vanilla and mocha to extend the wine’s long lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyards: Stone Tree, Weinbau, Ravenscliff, King Fuji, Southwind
Technical Info
Varietals: 96% Merlot 4% Cabernet Franc Alc: 14.7% pH: 3.73 TA: 5.4g/L French & American Oak 2,911 cases produced
Tasting Notes
LUKE Merlot reveals the hallmark of great Washington merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins, and an opulent, smooth finish. Fresh flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry dominate the mid palate while earthy flavors of tobacco, cedar, and clove marry the spices of vanilla and mocha to extend the wine’s long lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyards: Sundance, Weinbau, Rosebud, Stone Tree, Ravenscliff
Technical Info
Varietals: 75% Merlot 23% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Malbec 1% Petit Verdot Alc: 14.2% pH: 3.5 TA: 5.9g/L French & American Oak 1,801 cases produced