Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage 2007
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage 2007
Bordeaux Red Blends from Columbia Valley, Washington
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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(this vintage is sold out)
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winemaker's notes:
Receive one of three possible labels featuring original artwork*
Artist Series is the ultimate sculpted wine created by blending amazing Washington fruit. Drawing from our estate vineyards, Canoe Ridge Estate gives elegance, structure and fine-grained tannins while Cold Creek vineyard lends concentrated, old vine intensity. This year, we also included grapes from Indian Wells Vineyard for a touch of that "New World" opulence. The 2007 vintage delivered power yet seamless tannins. The blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot.
*Specific labels cannot be requested
alcohol by volume:
14.5%
critical acclaim:
"The 2007 Artist Series Meritage is composed of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the balance Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec aged for 20 months in 88% new French and American oak. According to veteran winemaker Bob Bertheau, they are “?looking for more elegance and more layers.” Opaque purple-colored, it puts out a nose of pain grille, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. Savory and structured but lacking the volume and breadth of the Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon, it is nevertheless an outstanding effort that will evolve for several years and drink well through its 20th birthday.
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90 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Enticing aromas of blackcurrant, licorice, violet and chocolate. Sweet, bright and nicely concentrated, with harmonious acidity intensifying the flavors of black cherry and bitter chocolate. A deep and serious blend, finishing with big broad tannins and lovely length."
90 Points
International Wine Cellar
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