Chateau Ste Michelle Merlot - 2001 (750ml)

(2001 vintage) "A crafted, restrained, elegant Merlot, which does not show the softness and fruitiness we normally associate with domestic versions of that grape. Here the fruit flavors run to berries and plums, somewhat straightjacketed in layers of firm mineral and green, earthy tannin." - Wine Enthusiast