{"product_id":"barnard-griffin-merlot-taste","title":"BARNARD GRIFFIN | MERLOT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashington's most dependable Merlot house since 1983, plum, dark berry, and toasty oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard Griffin has been making Merlot from Washington's Columbia Valley since 1983, establishing itself as one of the Pacific Northwest's most consistent and trusted producers. Founders Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard built the winery on the conviction that Washington State's high desert growing conditions, extreme diurnal temperature swings, volcanic and sandy soils, and abundant sunshine, make it one of the world's great sites for Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Merlot delivers the clean, generous character that defines Washington's approach to the grape: ripe plum and dark cherry on the nose, with warm notes of baking spice, toasty oak, and a hint of cocoa on the smooth, medium-full palate. The tannins are softer and more approachable than a Napa Cab, making this a versatile food wine that pairs especially well with roasted poultry, pork tenderloin, and pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 90 points by Wine Spectator (2022 vintage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour decades of Washington Merlot expertise in every bottle. A reliable choice for a gift, a dinner party, or a Tuesday.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal: Merlot\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Barnard Griffin Winery\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eRegion \/ AVA: Columbia Valley, Washington\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker: Rob Griffin\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Volcanic and sandy Columbia Valley soils\u003cbr\u003eFarming: Sustainable Washington State viticulture\u003cbr\u003eAging: Oak aged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeet The Maker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard Griffin was founded in 1983 by Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard in Richland, Washington, a pioneer partnership that helped define what Washington Merlot could be. Rob Griffin arrived in Washington in the late 1970s with a degree from UC Davis and a belief that the Columbia Valley was capable of world-class wine. Over four decades, he has proven that conviction repeatedly, earning recognition from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast while keeping prices honest. Barnard Griffin remains one of the Pacific Northwest's most trusted family wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWashington's most dependable Merlot house since 1983. Plum, dark berry, and toasty oak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dinner party red, a versatile pairing wine, or a gift for the person who likes Merlot done right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full-bodied Washington Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe plum, dark cherry, and baking spice with toasty oak and a smooth, approachable finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-full, smooth, and food-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Points, Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia Valley, Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62-65°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 40 years of award-winning Washington winemaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePork Tenderloin, Roast Duck, Pasta with Bolognese, Grilled Portobello, Brie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerlot's reputation took a hit in the early 2000s. 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