Rated Excellent! This small Issaquah, Wash., winery uses grapes from acclaimed Red Mountain Vineyard to craft a bold yet suave Merlot. Aromas of sage, blackberry and blueberry give way to flavors of Montmorency cherry, Saskatoon berry and plum. Bold yet pliable tannins lift the fruit and carry it through to a lengthy and memorable finish. -- WinePress NW