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| 2009 Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot "Canoe Ridge Estate" Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle Vintage: 2009 Wine Name/Vineyard: "Canoe Ridge Estate" Wine Category: Merlot Grape blend: 79% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah, & 4% Malbec Region: Horse Heaven Hills State or country: WA Price: $22 Cases produced: 6,900 KWG Score: 90.6 (based on 5 reviews) Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88) Review date: September 19, 2012 Wine Review: This deep ruby colored Merlot from Washington State opens with a mild cherry bouquet with a hint of cedar and strawberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, not overly complex, but easy to drink. The flavor profile is a mild plum with a hint of black cherry, bacon, and old oak. The finish is dry and its gentle soft tannins are subtle. The panel suggested pairing this friendly Merlot with a Five Guys bacon, sauteed mushroom and cheeseburger or beef stew. Enjoy - KWGTP Winemaker Notes: This 2009 vintage is an elegant expression of Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot offering dark cherry fruit character. We added Syrah and Malbec to the blend for enhanced complexity. This is a great food wine and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food. Organic status: not organic Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Chateau Ste Michelle 2009 Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot.
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