Decanter World Wine AwardsRegion 'Washington State Merlot' - Year 1988
| Rating | Drinkability | Style |
|---|---|---|
  |
drink now | Bloom and set proceeded on schedule and the vines went into the summer with a good-sized crop |
Weather Conditions
The winter was unusual dry and mild and gentle. Bloom and set proceeded right on schedule and the vines went into the summer weeks carrying a good-sized crop. A pattern of warm days, cool nights throughout most of September brought the fruit to full maturity.
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Best Producers
Leonetti, Hogue Reserve Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodward Canbyon, Waterbrook, Hyatt. This was the first vintage in which Washington Merlots began to demonstrate a ripe, juicy, fleshy character while maintaining lively acidity, a style that winemakers focused on in vintages to follow.
