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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle Meritage Redtext
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Meritage Red 1998

Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThe blend is 68/30/2 cabernet sauvignon/ merlot/ cabernet franc. Look for a lovely sweet, ripe cherry, blackberry fruit nose with the Ste. Michelle vanilla, and smoky cherry overtones. Quite a lean style that sits in the centre of the palate with sweet spicy vanilla flavours in the finish. The finish is long, supple and warm in a wine that hints at Bordeaux, California and finally Washington. Hold for five years.Tasted: 01 March 2001Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$75.00750ml 
Producer: Château Ste. MichelleDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc