Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7443 ratings
8.34 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Tnnlynch

Nice soft cab. More fruit than I expected from other reviews.

Nice soft cab. More fruit than I expected from other reviews.

5 people found it helpfulJul 19th, 2015
Jessica Mallory

Smells so oaks! Tastes milder than expected; like vanilla, almonds, and a little oak. Dry and smooth, silky finish.

Smells so oaks! Tastes milder than expected; like vanilla, almonds, and a little oak. Dry and smooth, silky finish.

2 people found it helpfulNov 4th, 2016
Fred Langlois

Medium/full-bodied, round tannins, fresh, long finish with a good balance of different flavors: ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, mocha, oak, vanilla, and perhaps pepper. Drinks easily.

Medium/full-bodied, round tannins, fresh, long finish with a good balance of different flavors: ripe black cherry, ripe raspberry, mocha, oak, vanilla, and perhaps pepper. Drinks easily.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2017
Greg

Eh. Has a nice oak start with a full flavor then crashes into a mess of different tastes.

Eh. Has a nice oak start with a full flavor then crashes into a mess of different tastes.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2016
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.4

Easy drinking, classic Washington can. Cherry, vanilla, clover and anise. Super soft finish and low tannins.

Easy drinking, classic Washington can. Cherry, vanilla, clover and anise. Super soft finish and low tannins.

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2016
Nikunj Atrey

Great medium cab...on the fruity side and goes well with most types of food.

Great medium cab...on the fruity side and goes well with most types of food.

1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2016
Ryan Anderson

Another good low price wine from Chateau St Michelle. Nice flavor, soft alcohol presence, clean finish. Can't be beat for $12/bottle.

Another good low price wine from Chateau St Michelle. Nice flavor, soft alcohol presence, clean finish. Can't be beat for $12/bottle.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
David Amichai

Dry but good

Dry but good

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015
linda sakane

In a few more years, I feel like this will develop into a very very good wine. Love it already! Going to buy half a case for storing :)

In a few more years, I feel like this will develop into a very very good wine. Love it already! Going to buy half a case for storing :)

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2015
Martin Bergo

Warm climate character; fruity, coconutty, unbalanced. Like their whites (esp. riesling) better.

Warm climate character; fruity, coconutty, unbalanced. Like their whites (esp. riesling) better.

Jul 25th, 2016