This limited release and tasting room only wine wine was blended with 15% Syrah. It spent 16 months in 18% new French, 18% new American and 64% neutral oak barrels. Lovely nose of smoked meats, spicebox, leather and oak. This leads to rich flavors of black olive, blackberry, smoked meats and green bell pepper. This is an impressive release, with a strong acid backbone. 1,106 cases made. (Best 2015-2024) - December, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2024
- Estimated Value: $36
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: Chateau Ste. Michelle