Cheateau Ste. Michelle Merlot

  • Vintage 2014
  • Price $14
  • Origin Columbia Valley, Washington

Thoughts

This wine was wonderfully balanced. The sweetness really plays nicely with the tannins. The cedar notes really stood out a little too much for me, but that was my only complaint. I would definitely buy this one again. Would go great with BBQ.

Tasting Notes

  • Dark ruby in color
  • Initial aroma of dark fruit, black currant, mushroom, dirt
  • Cedar, clove, vanilla
  • Some green pepper and herbacious notes
  • Medium body
  • Medium-minus acidity
  • Medium tannin
  • Wonderful lingering finish. Stayed with me for 20–30 seconds with the vanilla and spice really coming on at the end.

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