Not sure when or how I acquired this one but I decided to open this tonight. Not a big wine and not too complex. But enjoyable notes of violet on the front and then grass on the back. Pleasantly surprised by this. If I see another 2018 somewhere I’ll pick up up.
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Value Columbia Valley, Wash., 2018 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot ($11 on sale grocery store). Mid-garnet, rim variation, viscous (13.5 alc.); black fruit, cocoa, berry nose; some depth; semi-long berry finish. w/burgers, picnic fare. 15 UC Davis scale, 88 other scales.
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1/6/2024 - MarriedWCatsDogs Likes this wine: 88 Points
Not sure when or how I acquired this one but I decided to open this tonight. Not a big wine and not too complex. But enjoyable notes of violet on the front and then grass on the back. Pleasantly surprised by this. If I see another 2018 somewhere I’ll pick up up.
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9/3/2023 - mattmyersnj Likes this wine: 90 Points
enjoyed with friends to celebrate. one of the better merlot's i've had and this has a solid qpr as people have said.
nose of violet and spice.
baking spices, cassis, dark fruit.
medium acid nice tannins
would drink again
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8/17/2023 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 88 Points
Value Columbia Valley, Wash., 2018 Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot ($11 on sale grocery store). Mid-garnet, rim variation, viscous (13.5 alc.); black fruit, cocoa, berry nose; some depth; semi-long berry finish. w/burgers, picnic fare. 15 UC Davis scale, 88 other scales.
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6/2/2023 - Sbourn Likes this wine: 85 Points
Smooth, well balanced but a little grapey for my taste
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5/10/2023 - foyfrcs Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium ruby.
Redcurrant, raspberry nose.
Savoury red fruit palate.
Very enjoyable wine, should drink well for 3/4 years.
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