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Chateau Ste. Michelle Meritage Redtext
91POINTS
16¾/20

Chateau Ste. Michelle Meritage Red 2005

Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesRich peppery, spicy, floral cassis aromas with tobacco leaf, light bell pepper, barnyard, saddle leather, coffee, vanilla notes. Rich, smooth, supple, soft palate with light, grainy tannins. Big vanilla, cedar, tobacco, coffee, peppery, earthy, cassis, black cherry, mineral, licorice root flavours. Good intensity, still showing a lot of oak. Needs 2-4 years or try with a rib eye steak.Tasted: 09 April 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
US$55.00750mlsrp
Producer: Château Ste. MichelleDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet FrancUPC: 088586001215