Picked up a bottle of this Washington State Merlot Blend
called Earth Series Volume One, Red wine, from Washington State.
It’s a merlot blend from Basel Cellars of Walla Walla.
Big Wine, a hulk, nice Black Cherries, Chocolate and a bit of cinnamon.
Price $18
Wind Up Wine Down (no web site) wine shop Portland
on Lovejoy and NW 11th in the Pearl.
rating 88/100
a bit expensive, but a very nice wine
if you like Fruit Bombs. (Which I DO !)
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