Novelty Hill Merlot
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nFresh, inviting aromas of Bing cherry, red currant and a hint of cocoa fill the glass, gaining focus and intensity on the palate. Richly layered, with supple, refined tannins that stretch across a long, elegant finish.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Novelty Hill Wines\r\nTWO Acclaimed Wineries, One Celebrated VINTNER\r\nNovelty Hill and Januik are two independent wineries that share a destination tasting room and state-of-the-art winery under the direction of Mike Januik, one of Washington State\u2019s most acclaimed winemakers.\r\nIT Began In The VINEYARD\r\nThe Novelty Hill and Januik partnership began in 2000, shortly after Mike began consulting on the planting of the Alberg family\u2019s Stillwater Creek Vineyard on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills in Washington State\u2019s Columbia Valley. Though an uncharted growing region at the time, Mike liked what the site offered and was intrigued by the Albergs\u2019 interest in planting a diverse selection of clones. He encouraged the family to consider making wine from the site; they agreed, provided Mike serve as winemaker. Novelty Hill was born.\r\nBLAZING A TRAIL\r\nJust prior to Stillwater Creek\u2019s planting, Mike and Carolyn Januik had undertaken a venture of their own, establishing Januik Winery in 1999. It was the realization of a dream that took hold in 1980 when the couple sold their Ashland, Oregon wine shop for Mike to study winemaking at Uc Davis.\r\nAfter graduation, the Januiks moved to Washington to be closer to family. California friends thought it was a risky move. Washington wines were largely unknown. But over the ensuing decades, Mike proved them wrong. He crushed his first grapes in Washington in 1984 and quickly developed a reputation for quality winemaking just as the state\u2019s reputation for world-class wines began to take hold.\r\nAT Home In WOODINVILLE\r\nAfter crushing his first three vintages in Walla Walla, Mike moved winemaking operations to Woodinville\u2019s warehouse district in 2002 before putting down roots in 2007 at the stylish, modern winery Novelty Hill and Januik share today.\r\nFrom the start, it has been a family-run operation. In the fall of 2009, Andrew Januik joined his dad in the cellar full-time. Today, he collaborates with Mike and winemaker Scott Moeller on all aspects of production in addition to crafting his own label, Andrew Januik Wines, launched in 2011. |
| Price: | $ 22.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on July 29, 2024.
