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Date Printed: 5/21/2013
Waterbrook Winery Reserve Merlot 2006
Waterbrook Winery Reserve Merlot 2006
 (search item no. 98569)
Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $25.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 89 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Known as the top producer of Merlot in the United States, Washington offerings boast deep concentrated berry flavors, firm structure and supple finishes.

Plum blossoms and soft talc make for a pleasant nose backed up by cinnamon, date and fig flavors, appearing modestly amongst juicy ripe black cherry and boysenberry gliding into a seamless finish.

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About Waterbrook Winery:

 Waterbrook Winery was founded in 1984 by Eric and Janet Rindal and is located in Washington State's lovely Walla Walla Valley. The name was chosen to complement the translation from Nez Perce Indian dialect for the name Walla Walla, meaning "running water." Production has slowly increased to over 35,000 cases annually.