Rasa Vineyards

Columbia Valley Merlot

9.41 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

So, this wine is actually called, En Paassant. It's a 100% Merlot from four different vineyards. It spent 30 months in 60% new French oak and 40% neutral French oak. En Passant has such great florals and lean, ripe; strawberries, cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, with beautiful violets and floral bouquet. The body is M and the tannins are dusty M+. Bright cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plum, chalky loamy soil, saline, crushed rock powder, violets, rose petals, soft leather, tobacco leaf, raining acidity and a beautifully, elegant, floral, soft spice finish.

So, this wine is actually called, En Paassant. It's a 100% Merlot from four different vineyards. It spent 30 months in 60% new French oak and 40% neutral French oak. En Passant has such great florals and lean, ripe; strawberries, cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, with beautiful violets and floral bouquet. The body is M and the tannins are dusty M+. Bright cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plum, chalky loamy soil, saline, crushed rock powder, violets, rose petals, soft leather, tobacco leaf, raining acidity and a beautifully, elegant, floral, soft spice finish.

Aug 18th, 2017