Dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage matches its resinous depth

and baking spice all compete for attention

Braised lamb shanks with rosemary mirror its herbal oak undertones

Manhattan: Sixteen years of oak aging provides enough tannic structure and dark fruit depth to balance sweet vermouth

followed by orange zest and toasted marshmallow

Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot giftship Dark chocolate with a highChateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot is a 750ml, 14% ABV Washington State Merlot from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in the Columbia Valley. This single vineyard expression has earned Wine Spectator Top 100 recognition, and over 40 vintages of Canoe Ridge wines have scored 90 points or higher from major publications, including a 91 point rating from Wine Enthusiast for the 2017 vintage. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Columbia