Barnard Griffin, Columbia Valley (Washington) Merlot 2014

From one of Washington State’s most venerable estates, this Merlot is guaranteed to draw you into its glorious orbit.  Enticingly aromatic, with red and black fruits, orange peel, and perhaps a dash of black pepper, the whole flavor package is laced together with understated oak and vanilla elements. Texturally, it is smooth, silky and absolutely luscious.