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Red
1994 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard
Merlot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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WallingfordHome Likes this wine: 89 points
May 10, 2022 - The surprise of the week. Almost flawless cork showing no sign of age, and a solid lower neck fill.
Opens with a lovely light scent of vanilla and a little cherry and some tertiary smells and flavors evident but not overpowering. Almost no noticeable bricking and a beautiful deep color not unlike it had years ago.
Nice mouthfeel and a tart dryness lingers.
If it had held up a little more fruit, which has faded, it could almost be something out of Bordeaux.
Overall, a survivor and still pleasant to drink, though faded. I am guessing the not all bottles of this have held up as well as this one.
I’d drink this early solid Washington Merlot effort easily over today’s fruit bomb Washington Merlots.1 person found this helpful Comment
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1994
- Type Red
- Producer Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Horse Heaven Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 41 (79%)
- Consumed 11 (21%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerChateau Ste. Michelle
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationHorse Heaven Hills
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