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2022 Passing Time Champoux Vineyard Merlot

OB  95   
JD  94-96+    
JS  93   
VN  92+    
WA  91   

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January 11, 2026 - $46

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RATINGS

95Owen Bargreen

...evokes aromatics of roasted fig and dates, alongside freshly tilled loamy soils, cassis and shades of loganberry compote...palate is smooth and silky with a refined texture and wonderful underlying tension.

94-96+ Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous red and black fruited style as well as some chocolaty herb and graphite notes. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a round, supple mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins.

93James Suckling

Aromatic and expressive, with crushed black raspberries, dried currants, walnuts and a hint of dried thyme. Medium- to full-bodied, tense and vibrant, with juicy acidity and a lightly chalky finish that lingers with spice and earthy nuances.

92+ Vinous / IWC

...hints of cocoa and grilled herbs, balsamic spice and dried blueberries...tapers off with medium length, a slight balsamic tinge and sweet tannins.

91The Wine Advocate

...has slowly unfolding scents of Luxardo cherries, milk chocolate, green pepper and violet...full-bodied palate balances ripe, concentrated flavors with silky tannins and fresh acidity, and it finishes with a touch of oak spice.

PRODUCER

Passing Time

Passing Time is a name that makes plenty of sense once you understand that the two men who dreamed up the idea of this winery are both former NFL quarterbacks. Dan Marino and Damon Huard liked to talk about opening a winery back in the days when both were passing the football for the Miami Dolphins, among other pro teams. Along with two other business partners, Marino and Huard hired Washington winemaker Chris Peterson to craft their Cabernet Sauvignons. Passing Time focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and sources grapes from some of Washington’s most prestigious vineyards. The wine is generally available only by allocation.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.

TYPE

Red Wine, Merlot

The Merlot grape is such a deep blue that it is named for the blackbird. It’s an early ripening grape and one of the primary varietals used In Bordeaux. Merlot is also grown in the "International style," which is harvested later to bring out more tannins and body.

VINTAGE

2022 Passing Time Champoux Vineyard Merlot

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