Chateau Ste. Michelle
Indian Wells Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
It's time for #MerlotThursday. Here's a great one from Columbia Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cherries, cooked plums, wood, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, smoke, dark coffee, mocha, earth, leather, coke and black pepper. What a great nose.
Full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, spices, espresso, chocolates, peppercorn, earth sweet vinaigrette, dark coffee and light mocha.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This 4 year old Merlot from Washington State surprised me.
Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing great complexity and mouthfeel.
Soft, spicy and smooth. Peaking now, and better now than a year or two ago.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (1 hour).
I paired it with a filet mignon and grilled asparagus.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$20.
It's time for #MerlotThursday. Here's a great one from Columbia Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cherries, cooked plums, wood, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, smoke, dark coffee, mocha, earth, leather, coke and black pepper. What a great nose.
Full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, spices, espresso, chocolates, peppercorn, earth sweet vinaigrette, dark coffee and light mocha.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This 4 year old Merlot from Washington State surprised me.
Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing great complexity and mouthfeel.
Soft, spicy and smooth. Peaking now, and better now than a year or two ago.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (1 hour).
I paired it with a filet mignon and grilled asparagus.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$20.
Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Dark red with berry fruit and spice aromas. On the palate simple flavors of cherry and blueberry with leather and cacao, sweet tannins on a medium finish. Nice value.
Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Dark red with berry fruit and spice aromas. On the palate simple flavors of cherry and blueberry with leather and cacao, sweet tannins on a medium finish. Nice value.
Apr 14th, 2017
2014. Very complex. Aromas of berries, tobacco, leather, pepper. Taste is just as complex as the aromas. Truly a wonderful surprise.
2014. Very complex. Aromas of berries, tobacco, leather, pepper. Taste is just as complex as the aromas. Truly a wonderful surprise.
May 15th, 2018
Hints of sour socks with a delightful cherry blend mixed with moderate heartburn and dry winds. If it is served to me, I will drink it... but I will not but it again.
Hints of sour socks with a delightful cherry blend mixed with moderate heartburn and dry winds. If it is served to me, I will drink it... but I will not but it again.
Jan 15th, 2018
2014 vintage. Spicy and very good for the price.
2014 vintage. Spicy and very good for the price.
Jun 6th, 2017
Very solid Merlot. Great flavor, nice body, smooth finish. Highly recommend
Very solid Merlot. Great flavor, nice body, smooth finish. Highly recommend
May 12th, 2017
Oaky smooth. Present from Dee from Banff trip February 2017. Nummy!
Oaky smooth. Present from Dee from Banff trip February 2017. Nummy!
Mar 18th, 2017A lighter, drier merlot than some others, with a chocolate touch to the nose and a nutty finish. Not my favorite wine ever but a good glass nonetheless.
A lighter, drier merlot than some others, with a chocolate touch to the nose and a nutty finish. Not my favorite wine ever but a good glass nonetheless.
Feb 20th, 2017Earthy nose easy drinking with a firm finish. Good first impression. $20
Earthy nose easy drinking with a firm finish. Good first impression. $20
Jan 24th, 2017