Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Merlot, (Case) Ruggeri prior to their individual fermentations:

prior to their individual fermentations: a cooler fermentation generally results in a wine that shows more fresh-fruit flavours

well balanced champagne with citrus hints on the nose overlaid with touches of brioche and yeastiness

Pronouced cassis and cigar box nose with lifted floral perfume and violets

Sophie te' blanche

Refreshing and light bodied with citrus flavours and delicate perfumed notes

Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley Merlot, (Case) Ruggeri prior to their individual fermentations:This complex yet approachable Merlot is produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the founding winery of Washington State. 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 a jammy fruit character which transforms this . everyday red. into something out of the ordinary.