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2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Red

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May 12, 2024 - $26

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RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as terrific spice, lead pencil, crushed rock, and background oak aromatics. Medium to full-bodied and nicely concentrated, with ripe tannins and considerable elegance...

93James Suckling

Blackberry, blueberry, mint chocolate and sweet spice on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Juicy and grainy on the palate with good structure and balance.

92Stephen Tanzer

Musky cassis, black cherry, subtle smoky oak and espresso on the nose, plus hints of licorice and herbs... Suave, pliant and savory in the middle palate, conveying alluring sweetness to its concentrated dark berry, mocha and sweet oak flavors.

91The Wine Advocate

...lush, dusty red and black fruits, with hints of bitter dark chocolate, cedar, plum skin and blackberry tones. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is rich and generous, offering a balanced structure with lifting tannins and showcasing elements of dried currant and cassis, nuances of pencil shavings and dried sage and ending with a long, lingering finish.

91Wine Spectator

Sleek and tightly wound, with expressive blackberry and toasty mocha flavors that build tension toward medium-grained tannins.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.