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In the 1980s, Merlot helped put the Washington wine industry on the world's wine map.
Prior to this period there was a general perception that the climate of Washington State was too cold to produce red wine varietals.
Merlots from Leonetti Cellar, Andrew Will, Columbia Crest and Chateau Ste.
Michelle demonstrated that areas of the Eastern Washington were warm enough for red wine production.
Today it is the most widely grown red wine grape in the state and accounts for nearly one fifth of the state's entire production.
It is widely planted throughout the Columbia Valley AVA but has earned particular notice from plantings grown in Walla Walla, Red Mountain and the Horse Heaven Hills.
Washington Merlots are noted for their deep color and balanced acidity.
The state's climate lends itself towards long days and hours of sunshine with cool nights that contributes to a significant diurnal temperature variation and produces wines with New World fruitiness and Old World structure.
Other US regions producing significant quantities of Merlot include New York State's Long Island AVA, Virginia's Shenandoah Valley AVA and Oregon's Rogue Valley AVA.

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