Chateau Ste. Michelle “Artist Series” is a Columbia Valley Meritage poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. This premium Bordeaux-style blend is the first wine assembled each vintage from the winery’s best vineyards. We pour it for guests who want a bold, complex Washington red with real pedigree.

About the Winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s oldest winery, based in Woodinville. The Artist Series is among its most prized bottlings, blended first each year and crafted to express elegance, complexity, and underlying power.

Region & Grape

The fruit is sourced from top sites across Washington’s Columbia Valley. As a Meritage, it brings together the traditional Bordeaux grapes, led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot in support. The 2018 spent roughly two years in oak, building depth and structure.

Tasting Notes

Look for dried herbs, tobacco leaf, black currant, and mocha on the nose. The palate is silky and well balanced, with layers of toasty oak wrapping around dark currant, blackberry, and coffee notes. Bold and complex, with a polished finish.

What to Pair It With

Enjoy it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or the Pappardelle Bolognese. Browse the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

The Artist Series Meritage is offered by the bottle at $148.

FAQ

Where is Chateau Ste. Michelle Artist Series from?

It is made by Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s oldest winery, from grapes grown in the Columbia Valley.

What does the Artist Series Meritage taste like?

It shows dried herbs, tobacco, black currant, and mocha, with a silky palate of dark fruit, toasty oak, and coffee on a polished finish.

What is a Meritage?

Meritage is a recognized term for a premium Bordeaux-style blend. The Artist Series is led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and other Bordeaux grapes.

Come taste it for yourself: book a table, explore the full wine list, and see the dine-in menu.