Very nice Merlot, especially considering that it's from the grocery store. You never know how long it sat on the shelf, under the florescent lights, before you bring it home, but Chateau Ste. Michelle is a well known brand, and moves pretty quick. Solid berry notes, and surprisingly little heat considering its relative youth. I'll buy more of it.
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(Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills) A moderately aromatic wine with jammy raspberry and cherry aromas along with vanilla and spice. The palate is fruit-filled, rich yet supple with more structured tannins than usually found on wines at this price. 79% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah, and 4% Malbec. Aged 18 months in French (57% new) and American (11% new) oak. 14.5% alcohol. 6,900 cases produced. Sample provided by winery.
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1/13/2016 - Barry Notes wrote: 87 Points
Amana Skiers: P/w short decant. Deep dark purple/red. Med nose. OK but a bit over the top. $17
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11/18/2013 - dmitchell4 wrote: 89 Points
Good QPR.
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6/15/2013 - VinoPKM wrote: 89 Points
Killer QPR WA Merlot- I liked this one a lot and need to purchase more WA wines. Corkscrews 12/16 notes are right on.
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1/30/2013 - qwerty2 wrote: 88 Points
Very nice Merlot, especially considering that it's from the grocery store. You never know how long it sat on the shelf, under the florescent lights, before you bring it home, but Chateau Ste. Michelle is a well known brand, and moves pretty quick. Solid berry notes, and surprisingly little heat considering its relative youth. I'll buy more of it.
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12/16/2012 - corkscrews wrote: 89 Points
A nose of dark sweet fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied red, with black currants, cherry, some tobacco and chocolate.
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