Synopsis, Our Opinion: Excellent “everyday” grocery store wine that was an OUTSTANDING value.
Producer/Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle; Patterson, Washington.
Grape Variety: Merlot (83% Merlot and 17% Syrah).
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Columbia Valley, Washington.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $9.27 (with a 30% mixed 6-pack discount)
Purchased From: Ralph’s Grocery Store; Agoura Hills, California.
Paired With: Chicken stir fry.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Just at the edge of being clear, dark ruby color with a light brownish red rim. Fruity raspberry and cherry aromas with hints of fresh cedar shavings and chocolate. Very smooth with an off dry mouthfeel, 200-grit texture and a medium body. Quite flavorful with lots of juicy ripe raspberry and fruit jam flavors. Fresh acidity, soft tannins and a sweet juicy finish. This wine was a pleasant surprised for us…it was under $10 and it really tasted like Merlot!!! Excellent “everyday” grocery store wine that was an OUTSTANDING value.
Chateau Ste. Michelle vineyard in the Columbia Valley
Photo from Chateau Ste. Michelle.
See also: our reviews and comparison tastings of other Chateau Ste Michelle wines.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Closure: 40mm Reconstructed cork.
UPC Code: 0 88586 60283 2
Imported by: Not applicable.
