Ripe and easy to drink, this medium weight Merlot is jam-packed with fruit that is balanced by just enough acidity to keep it from being cloying. The wine’s complexity derives in part from the judicious addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec to the Merlot (which accounts for 79% of the blend).
Chateau Ste Michelle, Horse Heaven Hills (Washington) Merlot 2009
By Marguerite Thomas