Chateau Ste. Michelle Boreal Limited Release Wahluke Slope Vineyard

Australian licorice is about all we tasted, little if any pucker.

A very nice approachable CSM reb blend.

Big, chewy tannins and extremely dark, rich fruit. Floral note on the nose makes you think it's going one direction, but the palate is lush and velvety and thick; no delicate flower.

Smells of ripe plums, prunes. Pure laser beam of fruit, crystal clear

Smooth, viscous, and very jammy. Extremely dark in color and flavor. Lush, dark fruits with hints of mocha and spice. Maybe not the most refined or complex of wines, but we found it to be quite enjoyable with the Moroccan Meatballs we had while waiting for the Huey Lewis concert to start.

Had this last night (guest brought it over). Way over the top jammy red, brimming with gobs of vanilla and chocolate. No real varietal character showing through, just dark, overripe fruit. No acid to speak of. An appalling wine that might appeal to first time wine drinkers.