Blend – 79% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec,
1% Petit Verdot
Appellation – Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards – Southwind Estate
Wine Analysis
6.2 grams/L Total Acidity
3.7 pH
14.5% Alcohol
Techniques – 14-17 day maceration. Aged on fine lees and racked once before bottling.
Oak Program – 30% new French oak
Production – 1,740 bottles
Retail Price – $55
Current & Past Scores
2016 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2016 – 90 Points, Wine Advocate
2015 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2014 – 93 Points, James Suckling
2014 – 92 Points, Wine Advocate
2014 – 92 Points, International Wine Report
2014 – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2013 – 92 Points, Wine Advocate
Winemaker’s Notes
We love Washington State Merlot, and think it’s one of the greatest places in the world to grow and make it. Southwind Estate Vineyard lies on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley, perched high on a ridge of ancient lava flows overlooking the beautiful Walla Walla Valley. The diversity in elevation and soil profiles make it an extremely special place to grow grapes. Our 2017 BFM consists of Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv and Petit Verdot, and stands up to its reputation of being the biggest Merlot based blends coming out of Washington today!