title: Buty 2009 Merlot-Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA))
description: Wide open and seductive, this brings together grapes from both Conner Lee (northern Columbia Basin) and Champoux (Horse Heaven Hills). Muscular, ripe and round, the sweet blackberry and cassis fruit is limned with a granite-like minerality. Great concentration and layering—a berry/rock/tannin layer cake.
variety: Merlot-Cabernet Franc