1994 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 89 points

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  5/10/2022 - WallingfordHome Likes this wine: 89 Points

  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.

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