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Mercer Estates
Mercer Estates

Mercer Estates

  • Producer Mercer Estates
  • Country Washington
  • Region Columbia Valley AVA
  • Established 1886
Portfolio

About this Winery

Mercer Estates is proud to call the fertile, sandy soils of Eastern Washington home. The foundation vineyards of Mercer Estates lie in the idyllic Horse Heaven Hills appellation, on the same land that we’ve farmed since 1886.  The majority of our red wine grapes and some of our white wine grapes are grown right here, on the Mercer Canyons farm. In our farming and winery practices, we uphold the long-standing belief that sustainability and conservation are the single most important factors in the continued success of our operation.

Wine Portfolio

Fathom

Fathom

  • VARIETAL: Chardonnay
  • APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
  • TASTING NOTES:
    This elegant Chardonnay opens with notes of fresh pineapple and lemon meringuepie with hints of lemon-lime zest. Ripe orchard fruits surounded by notes of sweet vanila and honey flavors create a lush, juicy mouthfeel. There strained ML fermentation has produced a wine that has bright acidity with clean fruit on the finish.

Description

The grapes for this Chardonnay come primarily from Zephyr Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. Once at the winery, the grapes went directly to the press where the juice was gently pressed away from the skins. The juice was allowed to cold settle for two days before racking. Approximately 75% of the juice was fermented in Burgundian oak barrels and 25% in stainless steel tanks. Two-thirds of the barrels were inoculated for malolactic fermentation to create a creamy mouth-feel. The barrels were hand stirred on a weekly basis over the next four months to help contribute to the rich, creamy mouth-feel. The portion of the wine in stainless steel was prevented from going through malolactic fermentation to retain the bright acidity.

Fathom

Fathom

  • VARIETAL: Merlot
  • APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
  • TASTING NOTES:
    Aromas of ripe cherries and blackberries are laced with hints of warm baking spices. The lush fruit flavors are framed with supple, velvety tannins and balanced acidity. Well integrated oak adds a touch of complexity to the nose and roundness in the mouth. This lovely Merlot is powerful and elegant, making it perfect to pair with a meal.

Description

The grapes for this Merlot come from our estate vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills.  The Merlot came from our Princeton Vineyard, the Syrah from Dead Canyon and the Cabernet Sauvignon from Big Teepee Vineyard. Grapes were individually harvested over several weeks and fermented separately to preserve the individual character of the vineyards. The wine was gently presse3d off of the skins before it underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels. The wines were aged for over 20 months in a combination of French and American oak prior to blending.

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Fathom

  • VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
  • APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
  • TASTING NOTES:
    Aromas of blueberry, dark plum, and blackberry jam are elevated with hints of tobacco, caramel, and sweet vanilla. The lush fruit continues in the palate with a nice lift of mint. The well integrated oak and sleek tannins lead into a velvety finish with a nice touch of acidity on the end. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a lovely balance of power and grace.

Description

The grapes for this wine come from our acclaimed estate vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills. At the winery individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pump overs allowed gentle extraction of color and tannins. After draining the wine and pressing the skins, the wine was racked to a blend of French and American oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in barrel for 20 months before being blended together.