June 16, 2010: Tasting Ste. Michelle Wine Estates' wines

The Time and Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010   2PM to 5:30 PM
The Event: Portfolio tasting of Ste. Michelle Wines Estates, repped by
Profile Wine Group.
The Venue: Sopra Upper Lounge
The Target Audience: wine media, clients
The Availability/Catalogue: everything is private order or consignment,
with one wine coming to Vintages July 10.
The Quote/Background:
The Wines: I did not taste all the wines. Prices are retail.

 

**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2008 Chardonnay, $17.95 Vintages
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells 2008 Chardonnay, $26.95 – my fave
white of the event.
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2006 Ethos Syrah, $40.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, $21.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge 2007 Merlot, $33.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos 2006 Merlot, $49.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, $35.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, $43.95
-Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 2006, $18.95
-North Star Columbia Valley Merlot 2006, $54.95
-North Star Walla Walla Merlot 2006, $76.95
-Conn Creek Napa Anthology 2006, $69.95
-Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, $25.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2006 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon,
$54.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2006 Fay Cabernet Sauvignon, $125

 

***1/2 Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2009 Dry Riesling, $18.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2007 Syrah, $21.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells 2008 Merlot, $26.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, $26.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series Meritage 2006, $64.95
-Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah 2007, $18.95
-Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2007, $24.95
-Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, $18.95
-Columbia Crest Two Vines Chardonnay 2008, $16.95
-Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, $24.95
-Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, $36.95
-Erath Oregon Prince Hill 2006 Pinot Noir, $51.95
-Conn Creek Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, $37.95
-Villa Mt. Eden Russian River 2007 Pinot Noir, $39.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2007 Arcadia Chardonnay, $59.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2008 Merlot, $41.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2006 SLV Cabernet Sauvignon, $150

 

*** Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2009 Riesling, $18.95
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley 2006 Merlot, $21.95
-Columbia Crest Two Vines Chardonnay 2008, $16.95
-Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2008, $18.95
-Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay 2008, $24.95
-Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot 2007, $16.95
-Columbia Crest Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, $16.95
-Columbia Crest Walter Clore Red Blend 2006, $44.95
-Eroica Riesling 2008, $30.95
-Erath Oregon 2008 Pinot Gris, $23.95
-Erath Oregon 2008 Pinot Noir, $28.95
-Erath Oregon Estate Selection 2008 Pinot Noir, $49.95
-Spring Valley Vineyard Walla Walla Uriah 2007, $67.95
-Spring Valley Vineyard Walla Walla Frederick 2006, $67.95
-Colsolare Red Blend 2005 and 2006, $87.95
-Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve Bien Nacido 2006 Chardonnay, $24.95
-Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve Bien Nacido 2007 Pinot Noir, $34.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, $26.95
-Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2007 Karia Chardonnay, $32.95

 

The Food: little appetizers, bite sized (salmon, charcuterie,
mushrooms), Parmigiano Reggiano.
The Downside: for me it was a long hot day, three wine events, and
there were heavy reds here to sample.
The Upside: nice and cool, relaxed atmosphere, interesting tasters.
The Contact Person: jturco@profilewinegroup.com
The Marketing Effectiveness (numerical grade): 91.

 

Chimo!  www.deantudor.com AND http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com