For thoughts on Chateau Ste Michelle’s uniqueness and recent evolution, consult my extensive April, 2013 text designed to introduce recent tasting notes. When compared with its 2008 predecessor, the Ste Michelle 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate wants a bit for vivacity and complexity, but it’s texturally plush and mouth-coating as well as seamlessly ripe, candied cherry joining forces with creme de cassis – all no doubt significantly reflecting its warm growing season. The finish is soothingly-sustained. Plan to enjoy this over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (425) 488-1133

這款葡萄酒非常年輕，過于內(nèi)斂，其風味還不容易完全釋放，需要很長的時間慢慢熟成。該酒品質(zhì)純正，葡萄品種特征表現(xiàn)明顯，帶有黑色水果風味和烤橡木中的巧克力味。這款酒需要更多的時間來讓酒中的各個要素相互融合，以達到完美的平衡。評分：88。