High Heaven Vintners Columbia Valley Sea of Tranquility Merlot 750ml

Description

Color : Ruby red with purple undertones.Nose : Cherry, blueberry and prune aromas weave in between complex spiced vanilla, cocoa and sweet oak notes.Palate : Pensive, elegant, smooth and well-balanced with round tannins and pronounced dark fruit flavors.

Features

Vegan

Producer Description

High Heaven Vintners believes in growing great grapes first, prioritizing the work in the vineyards to make amazing wine.The surrounding Cascade Mountains produce a Rain Shadow, creating a shield that makes the dry climate ideal for grape growing unique to Columbia Valley.High Heaven Vintners is inspired by the natural backdrop that surrounds their vines in Eastern Washington's Columbia Valley, capturing the state's spirit of creativity, quality and provenance. With more than a century of winemaking and farming experience, High Heaven Vintners believes in a vineyard first philosophy that prioritizes the work in the vineyards to make amazing wine. The grapes in our wines are 100% estate grown from family owned vineyards.High Heaven Vintners is based in the Columbia Valley, the largest AVA in Washington State. Vineyards are located in the "Rain Shadow" formed by the Cascade Mountains, a unique cloud and rain barrier protecting the vines from harsh elements. This creates a warm, sunny and dry climate - considered the high desert - that is ideal for grape growing.High Heavens Vintners is owned by the Zirkle Fruit Company, who have been farming apples, pears, cherries and wine grapes the Yakima Valley since the 1880s. The Zirkle Fruit Label was founded in 1948 with hand grown and packed fruits, and today is the largest supplier of organic apples in the US. High Heaven Vintners Years later the same work ethic and philosophies remain under the fifth generation and president, Mark Zirkle. The Zirkles believe the best way to strengthen our community is by producing excellence.