Red Wine

Merlot Columbia Valley 2017

Name: Merlot Columbia Valley 2017
Availability: InStock

USA / A.V.A. Washington
Château Sainte Michelle

110,00 lei

Type

Red Wine

Year

2017

Country

USA

Region

Washington

Volume

750 ml

Grape Variety

Merlot, Syrah

Taste

Dry

Alcohol % ABV

13,5%

Optimal serving temperature in °C

16ºC

Allergens

Contains sulphites

Food Pairing

Red Meat, Fish, Pasta

This great American wine has aged 18 months in French and American oak. Comes from Columbia Valley vineyards that lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Ideal conditions for obtaining this elegant wine. Discover more about the wine here!

SKU: 10101980182

Elaboration

Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings create ideal conditions for aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.

Ripe grapes were destemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity. Gentle pumpovers during fermentation were used to extract color and flavor and produce soft, supple tannins. This great wine has aged 18 months in French and American oak.

Taster´s notes

Crafted to be a complex yet approachable Merlot. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, leather and spice with layers of rich dark red fruit flavours and a long, smooth, sweet finish. A touch of Syrah adds fruit character. We recommend pairing it with beef, lamb, grilled salmon, and hearty pastas. We suggest a serving temperature of 16ºC

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The Winery

Built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson, the winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition. Currently, with more than 50 years in the winemaking industry, Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one for red and one for white. The whites are made at the Chateau in Woodinville, WA, while the reds are made at our Canoe Ridge Estate winery in Eastern Washington.