2014 Margaret's Vineyard Estate Red
Tasting Notes
JM’s Margaret’s Vineyard sits 1,300 feet above sea level and overlooks Washington’s beautiful Walla Walla valley. The 2014 Margaret’s Vineyard Estate Red exhibits dark berry flavors and classic Walla Walla Valley minerality drawn from ancient soils left by the Great Missoula Flood. Rich, smooth and delicious, this Bordeaux-style red blend made with fruit sourced exclusively from Margaret’s Vineyard features three different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, two clones of Merlot, two clones of Cabernet Franc and single clones of Malbec and Petit Verdot. Feel free to enjoy now or put it down for 10+ years; this wine will drink well throughout.
Featured Vineyards
Margaret’s Vineyard
Barrel Aging
Aged in 80% new French oak and 20% once used French oak for 22 months
Blend
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
7% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc
When to Drink
Drink now through 2027
Alcohol
14.6%
Case Production
784 cases produced
Ratings:
91 Points 2013 Margaret’s Vineyard Estate Red, Walla Walla Valley (Cellar Selection)
“Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) takes the lead on this blend, followed by Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petit Verdot. The aromas are all high toned, with notes of vanilla, herb and dark fruit. The black-fruit flavors are tightly wound, needing time in the cellar to stretch their legs. Best after 2020.”
93 Points 2012 Margaret’s Vineyard Estate Red, Walla Walla Valley
"A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot, the 2012 Margaret’s Vineyard Estate Red is a big, full-bodied, layered and fabulously pure 2012 that’s loaded with notions of black raspberry, cassis, spring flowers, toasted bread and candied licorice. Aged in 75% new French oak (which has been completely absorbed by this beauties fruit), this inky colored, concentrated and balanced effort will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle, and keep for a decade after that.”
