Red

Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Horse Heaven Hills · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Horse Heaven Hills · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Alcohol
13.5%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · grilled beef · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201489 pts

    This wine shows light aromas of blue fruit, plum and spice. The palate boasts sculpted fruit and barrel flavors, conveying a good sense of structure and balance.

  • 201388 pts

    The aromas of coffee, red currant and red plum are bright and effusive, with tar and cough medicine notes in the background. The cherry flavors are plush and full, with coffee notes lingering on the finish.

  • 2012

  • 201187 pts

    Though the oak is high quality (62% new American and French), it's in your face on this 100% varietal wine, with notes of char and toast. It's soft, silky and elegant in feel but the barrel flavors take over making it hard to get all the fruit notes.