Michaud Merlot Columbia Valley 2015
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
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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