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  Tasted On Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color Score Drink dates Author, Trust
04/19/2009
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
2005 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
2005 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
87

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  kyleakers
12/06/2008
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
1998 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
1998 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
85

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  John F801
07/13/2008
Covey Run - Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Covey Run - Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley - Yakima Valley
2005 Covey Run - Cabernet Sauvignon
86-87

smooth and tasty, but nothing complex or eye-opening here.

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  Oregon wine guy
05/22/2009
Chateau Ste Michelle - Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Chateau Ste Michelle - Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
White Bordeaux Blend
USA - Washington
2005 Chateau Ste Michelle - Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
88

Crisp and clean, with hints of melon. Very drinkable and refreshing.

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  Duke , 100%
07/16/2008
Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series
1991 Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series
Red Syrah
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley - Yakima Valley
1991 Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series

Excellent, especially for a 17 year old wine. Amazingly it even improved the longer it was in the glass. Visit my website: Wine Peeps

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  KoriV
07/02/2008
Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series
2001 Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series
Red Syrah
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley - Yakima Valley
2001 Columbia - Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Signature Series
83

just ok, many of the Cote du Rhones are better at a very good price. 83 pts

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  Tracy D
08/10/2008
Columbia - Merlot Columbia Valley
1989 Columbia - Merlot Columbia Valley
Red Merlot
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
1989 Columbia - Merlot Columbia Valley

Sadly, dead on arrival.

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  Wes M459
02/11/2009
Columbia - Gewurztraminer
2005 Columbia - Gewurztraminer
White Gewurztraminer
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
2005 Columbia - Gewurztraminer
86

We had this with feta, shrimp sauce over rice on 2/11/09. It had a tight nose with quince, apple, grapefruit and honey aromas. The palate was slightly sweet and followed with quince, apple & grapefruit flavors. It was OK...just very blah. I certainly wouldn't buy another.

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  Chip , 100%
07/09/2007
DeLille - D2
2003 DeLille - D2
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2003 DeLille - D2

Expansive bouquet of blackberries, blueberries and red currants. There are also flower petal and white pepper aromas with layers of oak that are seamlessly balanced with the fruit. In the mouth there are classic merlot nuances of cherries and blackberries all wrapped around a spicy youthful core. This is a rich, ripe and vibrant wine that will age well.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
08/01/2006
DeLille - Chaleur Estate
1998 DeLille - Chaleur Estate
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
1998 DeLille - Chaleur Estate
95

wow

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  Johnnymd , 95.8%
07/09/2007
DeLille - D2
2001 DeLille - D2
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2001 DeLille - D2

Dark purple color. Concentrated plum and blackberry aromas with black pepper and cassis. This wine is deep and focused. More Cabernet flavors show through this year, producing a more extracted, longer-lived wine. Yet the tannins are soft and Merlot-like. Nice lingering finish.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
07/10/2007
DeLille - Chaleur Estate
2001 DeLille - Chaleur Estate
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2001 DeLille - Chaleur Estate

Inky, purple color. This is an extreme wine of unbelievable concentration, bursting with juicy flavors. There is rich, black fruits, cigar box oak and violet aromas. The flavors are expansive both in length and breadth. Wow!! The flavors include, but are not limited to, exotic fruits, peppery Asian spice, leather, plums and a touch of chocolate. There is grip and strength, yet a certain polish in the wine. Will do well in the cellar.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
07/10/2007
DeLille - Chaleur Estate
2002 DeLille - Chaleur Estate
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2002 DeLille - Chaleur Estate

Deep black color. The wine is youthful yet showing deep extracted aromas of Asian spice, black fruits, pencil snap and cassis. Layers of blueberries, plums and a meaty quality flow across the palate. Incredible concentration reveals a well integrated oak toast. Great classical structure and grip. A very fine vintage for Chaleur Estate.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
01/07/2010
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
2003 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
2003 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
88

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  Gene B881 , 100%
11/26/2009
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
2006 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
2006 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Longhenry 88

Nose: Very powerful aromas of black licorice and bitter dark chocolate...stunning and unforgettable. Body: Complex blend of blueberry and cocoa, amid thick background of red fruit and leading to a leather and herb blush and singed with some serious heat.

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  Longhenry , 99.66%
06/20/2009
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
1999 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
1999 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
91

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  grapist , 100%
07/10/2007
DeLille - D2
2000 DeLille - D2
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2000 DeLille - D2

Big jammy, ripe aromas of blackberries, blueberries and toasty vanilla oak spices jump right out of the glass. The flavors combine a blast of fresh ripe berries with white pepper, ripe tannins and plush Merlot middle flavors. Good concentration and fresh vibrant fruit is the key to this wine.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
07/10/2007
DeLille - D2
2002 DeLille - D2
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
2002 DeLille - D2

Dark regal ruby color. Bright aromas of cocoa, blackberries, fresh currants and black pepper spice. There is a soft plush mouth-feel typical of Merlot with black fruits, cassis and mocha flavors. The finish reveals length and tannins that are ripe and soft.

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  Tod N , 92.31%
03/11/2008
DeLille - D2
1994 DeLille - D2
Red Proprietary Blend
USA - Washington
1994 DeLille - D2
94

Absolutely delicious. Fabulous core of red fruit, kirsch framed by slight smokiness and well integrated oak. Velvety, sweet tannins, this glides across the palate. Cannot put the glass down (or I should say Donielle couldn't). Long, long finish.

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2008-2012  StuTarheel , 99.27%
04/14/2007
Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
1993 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
Red Cabernet Sauvignon
USA - Washington - Columbia Valley
1993 Chateau Ste Michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
70

Opened wine to late - was little dry and had a slight metal taste to it. Otherwise up to Ste Michelle standards

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  Brian T183
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