Hitch Merlot 2020
Classic Movie Pairing
The 39 Steps (1935)A classic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock that stars Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. The British classic follows the story of a man who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy after a woman he meets is murdered in his apartment. With its intense and suspenseful plot, this movie was a landmark in the thriller genre and helped to launch Hitchcock into international fame. Pair with this Merlot, brimming with ripe red fruit flavors and a touch of dark chocolate. It’s a combination sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
THE WINE
Known as the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock remains one of the most influential figures in cinematic history. From humble origins as a technical clerk and copywriter, he went on to direct over 50 feature films in a career spanning six decades. Raise a glass to his legacy with this deep, silky Merlot. Hailing from Washington State’s renowned Columbia Valley, it offers ripe red-fruit flavors and a touch of dark chocolate on the nose. It’s a fittingly thrilling and complex tribute to Hitch. Enjoy it with a delicious meal and the classic film on the back of this tasting note.
THE GRAPE
Merlot makes some of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world. For instance: Merlot-dominant Pétrus is one of Bordeaux’s most famous wines—and it sells for $3,000+ a bottle. Deep purple in color and generally known for its smoothness, forest fruit aromas and flavors of plums and black currants, Merlot loves to be barrel aged, often taking on even more silky richness, plus notes of tobacco and spice.
THE REGION
The Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest wine appellation. With its low rainfall and temperature variations (cold nights and warm, sunny days), it’s ideal for producing reds that offer rich-yet-balanced fruit flavors. Best known for Syrah, the region also happens to share its latitude with Bordeaux—so it may come as no surprise that it’s also famous for world-class Merlot.
WITH FOOD
Hitchcock once said, “My wife is an excellent cook, and I could die eating. The things that make me happiest in the world are eating, drinking and sleeping.” You’re all set to eat and drink in style with this silky Merlot. Enjoy it alongside hearty red meats like beef or lamb, rich poultry (duck is our top pick) or creamy vegetarian dishes, such as mushroom risotto.
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