Seven Hills Winery

Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot

9.017 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

They sold this vineyard but Casey planted this in the early 80's. This is 100% merlot lots of red plum and cherry fruit with notes of herbs and light spice. A very juicy merlot with smooth silky tannins. Finish 35+. Excellent

They sold this vineyard but Casey planted this in the early 80's. This is 100% merlot lots of red plum and cherry fruit with notes of herbs and light spice. A very juicy merlot with smooth silky tannins. Finish 35+. Excellent

2 people found it helpfulAug 12th, 2014
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.4

I am legitimately stunned how well this wine goes with pan seared salmon, despite how "big" it is.

I am legitimately stunned how well this wine goes with pan seared salmon, despite how "big" it is.

1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2015
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.4

2012

2012

Jun 18th, 2015
Erik McLaughlin

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

9.4

Pitch perfect Merlot. Dense and lush, with full body yet polished round tannins. Plenty of earth, spice, and savory elements without being vegetal.

Pitch perfect Merlot. Dense and lush, with full body yet polished round tannins. Plenty of earth, spice, and savory elements without being vegetal.

May 15th, 2015
Anthony Lombardi

Washington is great for Merlot. Seven Hills is known for being a beacon of sorts. They are generally the first to harvest. This is from their top Merlot blocks from the 37 year old vines in their estate vineyard. Seven Hills wines age like crazy and their Merlot based stuff calls more to the Right Bank in Bordeaux than the new world. Living in Washington, I think I view Seven Hills like listening to the Beatles or The Stones. Too much looking for the new thing & not listening enough to what one knows is great. This is great.

Washington is great for Merlot. Seven Hills is known for being a beacon of sorts. They are generally the first to harvest. This is from their top Merlot blocks from the 37 year old vines in their estate vineyard. Seven Hills wines age like crazy and their Merlot based stuff calls more to the Right Bank in Bordeaux than the new world. Living in Washington, I think I view Seven Hills like listening to the Beatles or The Stones. Too much looking for the new thing & not listening enough to what one knows is great. This is great.

May 13th, 2017
Debra Midas

YUM! I had this at Ruth Chris for the first time. Paired great with my steak and shrimp. Smooth flavors. Love it!

YUM! I had this at Ruth Chris for the first time. Paired great with my steak and shrimp. Smooth flavors. Love it!

Dec 24th, 2015
Amanda Ligon

Not my favorite.

Not my favorite.

Apr 19th, 2015
Jane Seymour

Oakiest of the seven hills

Oakiest of the seven hills

Aug 4th, 2014
Charles Stanley

Charles had this 8 years ago

Charles had this 8 years ago

Jan 9th, 2017
Chris Opdyke

Chris had this 10 years ago

Chris had this 10 years ago

Dec 24th, 2014