2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Ethos Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 90.0 points

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  8/19/2022 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  In good shape but at its peak. My tasting companion indicated it was too heavy on oak, but I found it well balanced and possessing the acidity so often lacking in eastern Washington reds. The 14.5% alcohol doesn't overpower the fruit. A good indication of what Chateau Ste. Michelle can produce when it chooses.

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  9/4/2021 - mkparker wrote:

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  6/8/2016 - aerosol Likes this wine: 95 Points

  OMG! I opened this last night and was met with a nose of alcohol with a slight hint of rose petals. We gave it a little time to open and this is a mouth full of deep, dark fruits, casis, and cocoa. Over time this wine is a pallate of pure chocolate with silky soft tannins, light acidity, and a soft, but short finish. I had this before but the slight aging was remarkable. Saved a glass for the 2nd night and the nose is pure fruit! It got better on the 2nd night and was a soft, elegant mouth full of wine. I wished I had more! BTW, this wine is right in the middle of its window of drink-ability so I strongly recommend you have a bottle now if it's in your cellar.

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  4/12/2016 - Bobc7had Likes this wine: 92 Points

  loved it. rich. balanced. enjoy right now

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  3/2/2016 - Tannic Monster Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Wet leaves and campfire on the nose. Soft and silky in the mouth.
  prunes, grilled red meat, and cherry alcohol on the palate. Simple.

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