About the wine
Rich, soul-warming Merlot - your first from Washington!
- This Merlot punches well above its weight. Packed with buckets of plum and cherry flavors, this is a classic red, filled up with flavor - and a rich softness at the finish that will have you reaching for the bottle time and time again.
- With your funding, Katy and Justin were able to purchase grapes from the Wahluke Slope, a predominantly red Washington AVA that straddles the Columbia River. It's dream fruit for this winemaking duo, who insist that "Wahluke grows the strongest red wines in the state!"
- This is a triumphant Washington red from two of the state's top winemakers - and the only Washington Merlot on the site! If you were looking for a new wine to fall in love with, this is it.
Best before
Drink now, 3 months post available online, or age 2-3 years
Serving advice
Open and drink. May need some aeration, but not a ton.
Food match
East African curry, not too spicy with King fish.
African curries are earthy and rich, not spicy or sharp.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
USA
Columbia Valley
Merlot
Smooth Red
14.5% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Justin & Katy Michaud
Katy and Justin Michaud are two of Washington's most talented young winemakers – the folks behind award-winning wines at Canoe Ridge, Kim Crawford, Covey Run and Coyote Canyon.
They’ve had huge success individually - and thanks to Angels, this husband-wife duo are creating their own wines together (for the first time ever!) They’re psyched to join forces and introduce more spectacular cool-climate wines to Angels across the US.
Washington produces vibrant, fruit-driven wines that you just can't capture in California – the moment we tasted Katy and Justin's wines we knew we were onto something that would give Napa a run for its money!
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