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Red
2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard
Merlot
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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Chill51 Likes this wine: 91 points
January 13, 2024 - Upon opening the bottle was greeted with a nose of fine leather, stewed plum, with an earthen layer. The palate includes boysenberry compote, mocha, earth, and some toasted oak. The tannins are crazy smooth, but have enough grip to be noticed. Up front, this wine is worthy of praise, but fell a little flat in the middle and finished short. I feel this winery is under-rated, and produces great wines at an incredible value. Looking to acquire more for the cellar. Would have scored a little higher if it had just a little more complexity in the middle. Drink sooner than later, up to 2026.
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Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 92 points
December 10, 2023 - Pop'n'pour with 15 minutes of the first glass standing:
Velvety milk chocolate to begin, and ends with leathery mocha and dry herbs. A touch of black cherry is present on the forepalate, but it takes a backseat. Perhaps some time decanting will help matters.
Second glass 1.5 hours later:
Cherries are really showing beautifully now, and the balance has improved. 3 points added.
Day 2:
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Noob808 Likes this wine: 88 points
May 4, 2023 - Heavy sediment indeed - literally stained my fingers when I took the cork off the worm. Licorice dominant on the nose and the front end, nice earthy quality on the finish. Tannic at first (decanted/aerated and poured) but fairly balanced acidity.
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Basi Likes this wine: 91 points
April 27, 2022 - Strong, a bit bitter but taste great. Has lots of sediments that will leave stain on your mouth.
1 person found this helpful
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By James Suckling
6/24/2021 (link)(Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot Horse Heaven Hills Canoe Ridge Estate, United States) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Tamlyn Currin
5/16/2021 (link)(Chateau Ste Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot Horse Heaven Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- 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 11 (21%)
- Consumed 42 (79%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerChateau Ste. Michelle
- VarietyMerlot
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationHorse Heaven Hills
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