2012 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Indian Wells

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 88.4 points

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  2/28/2018 - kmicho wrote: 90 Points

  Astounding wine at the price point. Very deep very complex Merlot. Wowed everybody at dinner this evening.

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  12/8/2017 - guzmana Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Quite a mouthful with a lot of structure and tannins. Earthy and intense. A bit too much.

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  5/15/2017 - Glenn Gilbert Likes this wine: 90 Points

  14.5% alcohol, medium to full body, mild earthy nose, taste of cherries, berries, vanilla, a little butterscotch, not too fruit forward, tannins subdued, a short finish

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  5/23/2016 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Tasted blind. Clear, deep ruby with garnet hues. The nose is clean, developing, with aromas of black cherry, cassis, plums, ripe red cherries, some purple flowers, dried herbs, tobacco and some sweet spice. The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity and tannins and medium (+) to high alcohol (14.5%). This full-bodied wine has a very nice smooth mouthfeel, nice structure and a medium (+) long, pleasantly bitter finish. It is drinking great now and should be fine for at least a couple more years. A great value at $20 and a super value at $15 and under. Really nice.

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  4/1/2016 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Nice plump merlot with a great PQR.

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