Chateau Ste Michelle Artist Series 2016

The 2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series is a premium Bordeaux-style red blend from Washington's Columbia Valley, composed of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec. Emerging from the longest harvest on record, this vintage is characterized by an expressive aromatic profile of cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, and violets, accented by elegant oak spices from 24 months of aging in French and American oak. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied and rich, featuring supple, fine-grained tannins and a seamless texture that balances ripe dark fruit with notes of graphite and toasted spice. Highly rated by critics for its concentration and structural harmony, this sophisticated wine offers a long, balanced finish and is well-suited for cellaring for 15 or more years.