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Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot is a red wine made from predominantly Merlot grapes sourced from vineyards in the Columbia Valley but also includes some Syrah, Malbec and other red grapes.
Chateau Ste Michelle is the oldest winery in the Columbia Valley and was founded in 1954. It is located in Woodinville, Washington, near Seattle. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the state and has played a significant role in the development of Washington State’s wine industry. The winery’s name is inspired by the company’s distinctive French Chateau-style headquarters. Chateau Ste. Michelle is known for producing a wide range of high-quality wines. They specialize in crafting wines from grapes grown in Washington State’s Columbia Valley and own 2,600 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards in Eastern Washington including Canoe Ridge Estate, Cold Creek Vineyard and Horse Heaven Vineyard. The winery is committed to sustainable vineyard practices that aim to minimize their impact on the environment and promote long-term vineyard health.
The grapes for Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot are sourced from Columbia Valley vineyards in eastern Washington including the company’s Cold Creek, Canoe Ridge Estate and Indian Wells vineyards. The Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. The climate is characterised by warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures creating ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavour development in the ripening grapes.
After harvest grapes are destemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity. There is a gentle pump over during fermentation which helps to used to extract colour and flavour and produce soft, supple tannins. The wine is aged 18 months in a combination of 15% New French oak, 14% New American oak and 71% Neutral oak barrels.
The 2019 Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot is a blend of 81% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 2% Malbec and 6% other
red varietals.
“We craft this wine to be our complex yet approachable Merlot. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich dark red fruit flavors and a long, smooth, sweet
finish. A touch of Syrah adds a jammy fruit character. I think of this wine as a great “everydayred.” Brian Mackey, Winemaker.
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