DISRUPTION MERLOT 2016WINE: The wine offers aromas of black plum with enticing notes of vanilla and spice. The fruit is intense with exceptional color and freshness. On the palate, it is velvety with excellent acidity and a long-lasting finish. Classic dark berry and plum flavors expected in Merlot persist with a slightly higher acidity than it’s warmer Californian cousins. This Merlot shows a propensity for balance better than most. A slight hint of vanilla, with a solid backbone of structure, makes this a perfect reconnection with Washington State’s unsung Merlot expressions.
VINEYARDS: Half of the fruit comes from the Art Den Hoed vineyard in Yakima Valley AVA. Planted in 1978, it sits at an elevation of 1,350 feet above sea level. The soil here is rocky cobblestone from an uplifted riverbed from the pre-Missoula flood plains. This is one of the cooler vineyards in the area with excellent drainage. The second half is sourced from the Katherine Leone Vineyard in Wahluke Slope AVA. At only 650 feet in elevation, the soils are a mix of gravel and basalt. Planted in 2001, a thick layer of gravel covers a deep bedrock of basalt. This site is famous for its structured and mineral-driven fruit. ART: All of our labels are from Artists who have worked with Urban Artworks, a non-profit youth empowerment project in Seattle. Their mission is to build community by connecting young people and emerging artists to communities, opportunities, new skills, accomplishment, and possibility. We proudly donate a dollar a case to Urban Artworks. Artists Victor Melendez and Shogo Ota. This pair have a lot in common. Victor from Mexico City, and now a permanent resident of Seattle, and Shogo, also in Seattle by way of Japan and Idaho. They both draw from their heritage and obvious graphic influence. Find out more on Instagram at @shogodzilla and @hellomelendez. COMPOSITION: 100% Merlot AVA:af Columbia Valley, Washington |
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The label is a replica of a mural by artists Victor Melendez and Shogo Ota with Urban Artworks located in downtown Seattle. This non-profit brings talented artists from around the globe together with under-served youth groups to create street art and beautify their city!