Reininger’s Walla Walla wines start with the 2003 Merlot. Dark ruby-colored, it has a pretty bouquet of toasty oak, damp earth, and red and black currants. The wine has excellent depth and concentration to its plush personality. There is enough structure for this wine to drink well through 2017.
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