Artist Series
Winemakers and artists have drawn inspiration from one another for centuries. For our Artist Series wines, our winemaking team crafts exceptional Bordeaux-style blends of unique power and character that honor world-class artisans such as Dale Chihuly, Alden Mason and Andre Petterson.
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Columbia Valley2019 Artist Series - Delightfulness
Notes of black cherry and spice are wrapped around beautifully elegant structure and a refined finish. A combination 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc make up this ‘Jazzy’ blend for our artist Jazz Brown. Enjoy his art and our wine!
THE ART OF WINE
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Artist Series red blend celebrates the inspired collaboration between artisan winemaking and fine art. The 2019 vintage labels showcase artist Jazz Brown, an autodidact who uses acrylic paint to create vivid expressive compositions. Described as a philosophical painter, Jazz Brown’s artistic approach presents intense vibration through contrasting hues, shapes, and textures. He is inspired by both the Minimalism art movement and the Bebop jazz offspring from the 1960s. Brown describes his technique as “consciousnesses on canvas.”- Columbia Valley
2017 Artist Series Red Blend 3-Bottle Gift Box
THE ART
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Artist Series red wine celebrates the inspired collaboration between artisan winemaking and fine art. The 2017 vintage labels showcase artist, Tony Angell. His interest in birds began in childhood and he has continued to work and rehabilitate wild species, including birds of prey, crows and ravens.
THE WINE
The year 2017 was a warmer vintage, but not hot for Washington state. Early bud-break and a relatively cool spring allowed for a nice, full growing season into October. Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, we turned to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. Another portion, 13%, is from Dean Canyon Vineyard, which is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy! - Columbia Valley
2018 Artist Series Red Wine 3-Bottle Set
The 2018 vintage gave us a perfect combination of heat for ripening in the summer and a gradual cool down during harvest that allowed proper ripeness in the ideal timeframe.
This year's blend is a special combination of Canoe Ridge Estate (39%), Cold Creek (26%), Kelly (18%), and Dineen (17%) Vineyards. The combination of warmer and cooler sites is the exact expression I look for in the Artist Series. The cooler sites provide dark cherry fruit, a touch of herbs and delicate harmony. The warmer sites give ballast and depth to add concentration and aging potential. This wine plays the perfect role of 'Old World' styling with "New World' structure. - Columbia Valley
2018 Artist Series Red Wine - Rosas
The 2018 vintage gave us a perfect combination of heat for ripening in the summer and a gradual cool down during harvest that allowed proper ripeness in the ideal timeframe. This year's blend is a special combination of Canoe Ridge Estate (39%), Cold Creek (26%), Kelly (18%), and Dineen (17%) Vineyards. The combination of warmer and cooler sites is the exact expression I look for in the Artist Series. The cooler sites provide dark cherry fruit, a touch of herbs and delicate harmony. The warmer sites give ballast and depth to add concentration and aging potential. This wine plays the perfect role of 'Old World' styling with "New World' structure.Jeb Dunnuck - Columbia Valley
2016 Artist Series Red Wine - Debutante Label
The 2016 vintage will be remembered as the longest calendar vintage on record since we were harvesting grapes for three solid months. This allowed for some impressive hang time and resulted in a very ripe and rich wine with beautifully supple, elegant tannins.JamesSuckling.com - Columbia Valley
2018 Artist Series Red Wine - Vespero
The 2018 vintage gave us a perfect combination of heat for ripening in the summer and a gradual cool down during harvest that allowed proper ripeness in the ideal timeframe. This year's blend is a special combination of Canoe Ridge Estate (39%), Cold Creek (26%), Kelly (18%), and Dineen (17%) Vineyards. The combination of warmer and cooler sites is the exact expression I look for in the Artist Series. The cooler sites provide dark cherry fruit, a touch of herbs and delicate harmony. The warmer sites give ballast and depth to add concentration and aging potential. This wine plays the perfect role of 'Old World' styling with "New World' structure.Jeb Dunnuck - Columbia Valley
2018 Artist Series Red Wine - Albero di Palaca
The 2018 vintage gave us a perfect combination of heat for ripening in the summer and a gradual cool down during harvest that allowed proper ripeness in the ideal timeframe. This year's blend is a special combination of Canoe Ridge Estate (39%), Cold Creek (26%), Kelly (18%), and Dineen (17%) Vineyards. The combination of warmer and cooler sites is the exact expression I look for in the Artist Series. The cooler sites provide dark cherry fruit, a touch of herbs and delicate harmony. The warmer sites give ballast and depth to add concentration and aging potential. This wine plays the perfect role of 'Old World' styling with "New World' structure.Jeb Dunnuck - Columbia Valley
2016 Artist Series Red Wine - Lion Label 1.5L
The 2016 vintage will be remembered as the longest calendar vintage on record since we were harvesting grapes for three solid months. This allowed for some impressive hang time and resulted in a very ripe and rich wine with beautifully supple, elegant tannins.Wine & Spirits - Columbia Valley
2017 Artist Series Red Wine - Ancient Forest Label
Looking for the fresher, more complex wines, I found myself turning to our Canoe Ridge Estate vineyard. At 77% it is the largest this vineyard has ever been in the Artist Series; the site is maturing before our eyes, making the perfect combination of density and restraint. 13% from Dean Canyon Vineyard, is blended with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lawrence Vineyard (10%). This fruit brings color, weight and a touch of herb notes. This 25th anniversary vintage of Artist Series is going to be very special. Enjoy!JamesSuckling.com - Columbia Valley
2018 Artist Series Red Wine - Rosas 1.5L
The 2018 vintage gave us a perfect combination of heat for ripening in the summer and a gradual cool down during harvest that allowed proper ripeness in the ideal timeframe. This year's blend is a special combination of Canoe Ridge Estate (39%), Cold Creek (26%), Kelly (18%), and Dineen (17%) Vineyards. The combination of warmer and cooler sites is the exact expression I look for in the Artist Series. The cooler sites provide dark cherry fruit, a touch of herbs and delicate harmony. The warmer sites give ballast and depth to add concentration and aging potential. This wine plays the perfect role of 'Old World' styling with "New World' structure.Jeb Dunnuck - Columbia Valley
2002 Artist Series Red Wine
The Artist Series Meritage is a wine built for aging by carefully blending the top lots of the vintage for power, elegance and structure. The refined Bordeaux-style blend was crafted from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot from Washington state’s Columbia Valley. Abundant aromas of honey and allspice lead to lush, concentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry and chocolate.
The 2002 Artist Series wine will be one of three labels available. Specific labels cannot be requested and are not guaranteed. - Columbia Valley
2004 Artist Series Red Wine
The 2004 Artist Series Meritage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot from the Columbia Valley. Each variety contributes a special attribute to the blend, resulting in a complex wine with aromas of black cherry, plum and cedar, with elegant tannins and rich concentrated flavors and a lingering finish.
The 2004 Artist Series wine will be one of three labels available. Specific labels cannot be requested and are not guaranteed. - Columbia Valley
2006 Artist Series Red Blend - Spring
The 2006 vintage blends our best vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope of Washington state. Each variety contributes a special attribute to the blend, resulting in a complex wine with seamless tannins.Wine Enthusiast - Columbia Valley
2006 Artist Series Red Blend - Shoreline II
The 2006 vintage blends our best vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope of Washington state. Each variety contributes a special attribute to the blend, resulting in a complex wine with seamless tannins.Wine Enthusiast - Columbia Valley
2006 Artist Series Red Blend - Shoreline III
The 2006 vintage blends our best vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley and Wahluke Slope of Washington state. Each variety contributes a special attribute to the blend, resulting in a complex wine with seamless tannins.Wine Enthusiast - Columbia Valley
2008 Artist Series Red Blend - Butterfly
A collaboration with artist and photographer Clara Barber, the 2008 vintage blends two Columbia Valley estate vineyards: Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard and Cold Creek Vineyard. Hints of cocoa, black cherry and spicy herbal notes highlight the juxtaposition of these two sites.Wine Enthusiast - Columbia Valley
2008 Artist Series Red Blend - Carousel
A collaboration with artist and photographer Clara Barber, the 2008 vintage blends two Columbia Valley estate vineyards: Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard and Cold Creek Vineyard. Hints of cocoa, black cherry and spicy herbal notes highlight the juxtaposition of these two sites.Wine Enthusiast - Columbia Valley
2008 Artist Series Red Blend - La Bruja
A collaboration with artist and photographer Clara Barber, the 2008 vintage blends two Columbia Valley estate vineyards: Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard and Cold Creek Vineyard. Hints of cocoa, black cherry and spicy herbal notes highlight the juxtaposition of these two sites.Wine Enthusiast
