The 2007 Indian Wells Reserve Merlot is an unforgettable delight and the perfect accompaniment to a traditional steak and potato dinner. This particular merlot is an award-winner - garnering an 89-point rating from Wine Spectator magazine in April 2010. The vintner, Chateau Ste. Michelle, is a Columbia Valley winery in Washington State with more than 3,500 acres of historic vineyards. Their website, http://www.ste-michelle.com/, claims the merlot is "rich and supple" with a "lively finish." We couldn't agree more.
We paired this smooth, woodsy merlot with thick-cut grilled ribeye, fresh potatoes, and steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce. The wine was a superb and outstanding partner to such a meal, and an unbeatable value for $15 the bottle.
Stock up on this while you can - it promises to mature nicely and is precisely the type of wine that fine, young cellars are made of.
A Wine for All Seasons (c) 2010 by Claudia and Steve Evans. All rights reserved.
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