Christopher Vaughn Messer

9.1

This is a polished, crowd-pleasing Cabernet that still shows real intent. Ripe black cherry and blackberry lead the charge, followed by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and a subtle cedar spice. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving it an easy, confident structure without sacrificing depth. There’s just enough oak warmth to feel luxurious, but it never overwhelms the fruit.

I opened this during a family winter getaway in Atlantic City, one of those cold, quiet nights after the lights fade and the boardwalk winds down. It paired beautifully with a relaxed dinner and conversation, the kind of wine that elevates the moment without demanding attention. Approachable, reliable, and quietly refined. Indian Wells continues to earn its reputation as a go-to Cabernet with class. — 6 months ago

Karen Tripson

9.4

Excellent. — 8 months ago

k

8.9

Balanced with front fruit and decent body. No overpowering aspects. — 9 months ago

Pat A

9.7

Really good rose — 10 months ago

Gary Redng

9.0

I really enjoyed this wine, unfortunately I paid more than $10 because I bought it at a restaurant. Columbia Valley wines are def in my wheelhouse of taste and enjoyment for vino! 2019 — 4 years ago

Neil Shah

9.5

Roasted meat — 8 years ago

North South Wines

10

Full bodied and spicy. Great with grilled ribs — 9 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Fruit Forward — 11 years ago

Oblique Foto

9.2

Great all around Washington red. Perfect for our grilled steaks. — 11 years ago

Kelly Keene

9.5

Very bold, strong, long finish, good. NOT as good after opened for awhile — 12 years ago

Cathy Levy

9.3

Lovely, deep, rich Syrah. Plums, Raisins and blackberries. — 7 months ago

Doug Adams

9.3

2018. Decanted for about an hour and improved with more time. — 7 months ago

Chad Puckett

9.0

Balanced. Flavorful — 8 months ago

Mary Perrotta

9.3

Light sweet and crisp more of a spring time wine than a fall but would definitely get again! — 10 months ago

quinn

9.0

very light and crisp perfect level of dry — 2 years ago

Steve Cunneen

9.2

Really smooth. Drying tannins on the back end and roasted/cooked dark fruit mixed with some oak. — 4 years ago

Philip Kestell

9.5

Got this for our anniversary. It was amazing. — 8 years ago

Patrick

8.9

Blueberry — 9 years ago

Janet Eileen

9.3

Full of body and flavor for the price. Great Friday night steak wine! — 11 years ago

Leith Shenstone

9.4

If you want some luxurious fruit to match your steak, once and a while, a fun break from quaffable! — 12 years ago

Thomas

8.9

This is a nicely tasty red wine with steak. Smooth drinking. — 7 months ago

k

8.9

Minerality with light grassy tones accentuated by light tropical notes. Pleasant. — 8 months ago

k

9.0

Delightful. Stone fruit and grapefruit/lychee notes with a tiny hint of effervescence. Slight minerality to balance and give body. — 9 months ago

Mary Perrotta

9.2

Smooth with a little bite but not too much that it’s overwhelming. — 10 months ago

Anders Berglund

9.1

Gott drack på Barbro hög syra och fyllighet. Lagom strävt. Svarta vinbär plommon kaffe. Ok — 3 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.1

Not quite as stellar as my previous cayuse bottles. Ok up front, but lacking a bit on the mid palate and finish. — 5 years ago

Michael Ochsner

9.2

Warm can, got it all. Boom. $20 btg wg — 8 years ago

Monte McCullough

8.9

Flavors of vanilla, hint of balsamic, oak, blueberry — 10 years ago

KGPeace

9.0

A wine easily shared with someone that doesn't require a label. — 11 years ago

Mindie Dieu

10

One of the few Merlots I can drink at any time and don't have to be in the mood for. Fragrant, smooth, almost silky. — 12 years ago