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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlottext
86POINTS
15½/20

Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 1998

Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesSmoky spicy oak aromas with some tobacco. Big smoky vanilla oak and plum fruit but extremely tight and dry at this point. Lean dry finish. Will needs some time to soften up.Tasted: 01 March 2001Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.95750ml 
Producer: Château Ste. MichelleDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: Merlot