A substantial, impressive Merlot, tannic and oaky. The palate impression is thick, smoky and well-endowed with oak. The fruit is dark and meaty, black cherry with hints of herb, chocolate and spice. Big and well-balanced, this may be the best of all the Ste. Michelle group's 2002 Merlots.
A substantial, impressive Merlot, tannic and oaky. The palate impression is thick, smoky and well-endowed with oak. The fruit is dark and meaty, black cherry with hints of herb, chocolate and spice. Big and well-balanced, this may be the best of all the Ste. Michelle group's 2002 Merlots.
A substantial, impressive Merlot, tannic and oaky. The palate impression is thick, smoky and well-endowed with oak. The fruit is dark and meaty, black cherry with hints of herb, chocolate and spice. Big and well-balanced, this may be the best of all the Ste. Michelle group's 2002 Merlots.
A substantial, impressive Merlot, tannic and oaky. The palate impression is thick, smoky and well-endowed with oak. The fruit is dark and meaty, black cherry with hints of herb, chocolate and spice. Big and well-balanced, this may be the best of all the Ste. Michelle group's 2002 Merlots.