title: Waterbrook 2005 Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA))
description: Merlot has long been Waterbrook's strong suit, and this offers the expected seamless blend of cherry/berry fruit, softly polished tannins and toasty barrel flavors. What are missing—at least for the moment—are the grace notes. Give it plenty of breathing time and you begin to detect traces of spice and earth, finishing with a lick of chocolate.
variety: Merlot
designation: Reserve