Luke Merlot Wahluke Slope
Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States
Producer:Chateau Ste. Michelle
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Product Description
LUKE Merlot reveals the hallmarks of great Washington Merlot – dark red fruits, rounded tannins and an opulent, smooth finish. Fresh flavors of plum, cherry and blackberry dominate the mid-palate while earthy flavors of tobacco, cedar and clove marry the spices of vanilla and mocha to extend the wine’s long lingering finish. Located in the Columbia Valley AVA, the Wahluke Slope AVA produces some of the best Washington State wines. LUKE is no exception; producing the fastest growing Washington wines in their category. Hand crafted by some of the best people & vineyards in Washington. The results are truly exceptional wines vintage after vintage. The wines’ brisk climb to success is spurred by their packaging and consistent 90+ point accolades. LUKE’s identity is both strong and iconic with an authentic human connection. As a metaphor for the human spirit of the great American West, LUKE taps the hero in all of us.
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Expert Reviews
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Wine EnthusiastA powerful blueberry scent blazes a path for aromas of loamy soil and rose petals dried between the pages of an old book. The wine's flavor combination of black tea, marionberry muffins and oatcakes is like breakfast breaking out- only this meal includes tannins so muscular, they grab you by the lapels and steal your milk money. by Wine Enthusiast, MA, 2024.
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VinousThe 2021 Merlot, from the Wahluke Slope, is a total pleasure to take in, wafting up with masses of ripe blueberry complicated by rubbed sage and rum-soaked plums. It's pliant and silky, with textural waves of ripe red and blue fruits that soothe the senses as echoes of sweet spice and hints of cocoa swirl throughout. This tapers off long and savory, leaving a gentle coating of tannins and hints of tobacco to slowly fade. What a darling. The 2021 should enjoy a long and broad drinking window.
Merlot is another red wine grape variety that is widely cultivated and used in winemaking around the world. It is known for producing wines that are generally softer, rounder, and more approachable than some of the more tannic red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is often used in blends, and it is a key component in Bordeaux wines, particularly on the right bank of the Gironde River.