Donedei Wines

2006 Merlot

Tasting notes: The 2006 Donedei Merlot is a classic Donedei style wine. The bold flavors are evident yet the elegance once again shows through. Dark cherry and chocolate characteristics are abundant but not overpowering. The tannins are balanced and the glycerin is mouth coating and lingering. Integrated oak and dense flavor make this a Merlot with finish that lasts and lasts. Enjoyable now and will age gracefully.

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Production: After harvest, these grapes were cold-soaked for 3-4 days depending upon lot. The wine was fermented to dryness after inoculation with a proprietary yeast blend. One hundred percent free-run juice was then added to barrel, where it was aged for approximately 23 months before bottling. An additional 9 months of bottle age was given to this wine prior to release.

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75% Merlot, 13% Cab Sauv, 12% Cab Franc

Ciel du Cheval - Red Mountain
Elephant Mountain - Yakima Valley

350

60% French oak, 40% American oak, 66% new oak, 33% neutral oak

13.5%

.60

3.54

unfiltered/unfined, free run

Welcome

Donedei is a small boutique winery located outside Olympia, WA, founded in 1997. Total production is between 750-1000 cases per year, depending on the whims of nature.

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Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507

360-264-8466
(Visit by Appointment Only)

Carolyn Lakewold chosen for Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) Collaboration Series

Donedei winemaker Carolyn Lakewold has been chosen by Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) to participate in a collaborative winemaking project utilizing fruit from renowned vineyard Ciel du Cheval, located in the famed Red Mountain AVA. Known for her powerfully elegant wines, Carolyn produced the only Merlot in the series. A "dream team" of Washington winemakers was carefully selected to work with the fruit farmed specifically for this exclusive project. The winemakers include Ben Smith of Cadence, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery, and Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery. Available in extremely limited quantities, the wines showcase the finesse, balance and complexity of Ciel du Cheval fruit. Read more...

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To Visit the Winery:
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Call 360-264-8466

Mailing Address:
Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507