Winery: Chateau ste michelle
Country: United StatesRegion: Washington
State
Varietal: Merlot
Type: Red
Body: Full
Ratings:
WS
90
The Merlot Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard, which has 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is a fruit-forward, plump, earthy, medium-bodied red that gives up notions of black cherries, spice, earth and hints of truffle. It saw 16 months in 54% new French and American oak and should drink nicely for 3-4 years. - Robert Parker