title: Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Merlot (Wahluke Slope)
description: A whiff of volatility brightens up the aromas of this ripe Merlot. The structure is tight and compact, and the acidity is substantial. Clean fruit flavors of red and black berries can be found, but this is a year in which all of the Fielding Hills wines would benefit from a bit more bottle age to knit together.
variety: Merlot
designation: RiverBend Vineyard