Chateau Ste. Michelle
Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot
Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, licorice and herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Merlot is peaking now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Tasty and easy drinking. Will continue to drink nicely in the next couple of years.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Wine Enthusiasts 89 points.
Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining.
I had a few vintages before, and it is very consistent.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$25.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, licorice and herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Merlot is peaking now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Tasty and easy drinking. Will continue to drink nicely in the next couple of years.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Wine Enthusiasts 89 points.
Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining.
I had a few vintages before, and it is very consistent.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$25.
Founded in 1934, CSM is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. A blend of 91% Merlot & 9% Cab Sauv. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and nutty spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with smoke and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.
Founded in 1934, CSM is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. A blend of 91% Merlot & 9% Cab Sauv. Dark Ruby with ripe berry fruit and nutty spice aromas. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with smoke and cacao notes. Dusty tannins, medium finish ending spicy. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.
Aug 23rd, 2021Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. A Blend of 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red with ripe berry fruit and pepper spice aromas. On the palate cherry and plum with smoke and floral notes. Rustic tannins, medium length ending on the spicy side. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.
Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. A Blend of 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red with ripe berry fruit and pepper spice aromas. On the palate cherry and plum with smoke and floral notes. Rustic tannins, medium length ending on the spicy side. Will stand up to food well. Drink now.
Mar 25th, 2018Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Great fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, sweet plums, cedar, vanilla, leather, licorice, cola, light vegetables, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, spices, mocha and black pepper. Reminds me of a Napa Cabernet nose.
Full bodied, rich and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherry pie, dried fruits, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This delightful Single Vineyard Merlot from Washington State is well balanced with nice complexity. This 2013 was a great vintage and it is showing wonderfully.
Easy drinking and good for parties or as a sipping wine. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of grilled steak.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
92 Wine Spectator, 91 Wine Advocate.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in French and American Oak (60% new).
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$28.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Great fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, sweet plums, cedar, vanilla, leather, licorice, cola, light vegetables, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, spices, mocha and black pepper. Reminds me of a Napa Cabernet nose.
Full bodied, rich and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherry pie, dried fruits, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This delightful Single Vineyard Merlot from Washington State is well balanced with nice complexity. This 2013 was a great vintage and it is showing wonderfully.
Easy drinking and good for parties or as a sipping wine. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of grilled steak.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
92 Wine Spectator, 91 Wine Advocate.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in French and American Oak (60% new).
14.5% alcohol by volume.
$28.
It's #MerlotThursday, and here is a great one from Horse Haven Hills in Columbia Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Pronounced nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, coffee, peppercorn, earth, licorice, vegetables, graphite and alcohol.
Full bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, cola, light vegetables, leather, earth, coffee, wet rocks and tobacco.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Washington State. Well balanced with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
This 6 year old, is drinking very nicely now now, with a tangy, earthy finish, and will be better in the next few years.
Good by itself or with food, like a big piece of steak.
I had it all by itself on a gorgeous Florida day.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$28.
It's #MerlotThursday, and here is a great one from Horse Haven Hills in Columbia Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Pronounced nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, coffee, peppercorn, earth, licorice, vegetables, graphite and alcohol.
Full bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, cola, light vegetables, leather, earth, coffee, wet rocks and tobacco.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Washington State. Well balanced with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
This 6 year old, is drinking very nicely now now, with a tangy, earthy finish, and will be better in the next few years.
Good by itself or with food, like a big piece of steak.
I had it all by itself on a gorgeous Florida day.
A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$28.
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, cocoa, vanilla, ripe blackberry; developing; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of black plum, vanilla, cocoa
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, cocoa, vanilla, ripe blackberry; developing; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of black plum, vanilla, cocoa
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2018Bright, dense and alluring primary nose of dark berry fruits and French oak. Plush yet structured in the mouth. Impressive enough to sip, but asks for a ribeye or smoked pork loin
Bright, dense and alluring primary nose of dark berry fruits and French oak. Plush yet structured in the mouth. Impressive enough to sip, but asks for a ribeye or smoked pork loin
1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2015Passed its prime, but still holding some fruit. Soft textured.
Passed its prime, but still holding some fruit. Soft textured.
1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2015
Pretty rich but nicely balanced. Fun with the little bit of age on it. Pair with truffle butter’d moose knuckle
Pretty rich but nicely balanced. Fun with the little bit of age on it. Pair with truffle butter’d moose knuckle
Dec 25th, 2021