MERLOT WASHINGTON STATE VINEYARDS Stimson Estate Cellars stands for quality and value vintage after vintage. Wine from Stimson Estate Cellars Merlot is crafted from ripe, flavorful grapes from eastern Washington’s Columbia Valley. Eastern Washington vineyards lie at the same northerly latitude as France’s renowned wine regions, providing numerous hours of grape maturing sunlight during the growing season. Two coastal mountain ranges provide ample protection from western Washington’s cool, wet weather, yielding over 300 days of sunshine and less than ten inches of rain per year. The warm, sunny days and cool nights during the growing season create ideal conditions for producing grapes with intense aromas and flavors. Washington state is famed for its flavorful, award-winning Merlots. The Stimson Estate Cellars Merlot exhibits classic raspberry and cherry characters with a touch of vanilla and toast on the smooth finish. This lush, pleasurable Merlot pairs perfectly with grilled salmon or a flavorful pasta.