Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Artist Series Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Artist Series
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle / Columbia Valley (WA)

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (2%) and Malbec offers generous notes of chocolate, vanilla, pencil lead and dark fruit. It shows a nice interplay of elegant fruit and barrel flavors with vanilla taking the lead on the finish.