Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage 2015

Powerful Cold Creek Vineyard fruit is the core of this intense and very structured blend. The aromas are squarely in the ripe red and dark-berry zone. There’s a sappy side to the nose, too. The palate has a very assertive, mouthwatering quality that has ample length and depth. 57% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 3% malbec. Drink or hold. Score – 94. (jamessuckling.com, July 5, 2019)