Chateau Ste. Michelle
Indian Wells Columbia Valley Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Dark sour cherry and berry notes and whips of vanilla. The finish is moderate with bite of tannins and acid that mellows nicely with food.
Dark sour cherry and berry notes and whips of vanilla. The finish is moderate with bite of tannins and acid that mellows nicely with food.
2 people found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim. Not showing aging yet.
A wonderful fruity nose, with blackberries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cherries, sweet strawberries, spices, herbs and peppercorn.
Full-bodied with medium acidity, long legs, smooth and elegant.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, vegetables, green peppers, oak, herbs, vanilla, licorice, cloves and black pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with extremely soft tannins and peppercorn.
This is a nice red blend from Columbia Valley. Well integrated, complex and pleasurable and good by itself. Also good with chicken or pork.I paired it with a chicken flat bread, cheeses and fruits.
This 5 year old was good right out of the bottle, but became more complex after 90 minutes in a decanter, with nice and interesting earthiness, that reminds a right bank red.
Had it last year, and it felt more like a Napa Cabernet. Very interesting, isn't it?
A blend of 39% Merlot, 9% Malbec, 39% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Grenache, 3% Petit verdot, 2% Mourvedre and 1% Cabernet Franc.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim. Not showing aging yet.
A wonderful fruity nose, with blackberries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cherries, sweet strawberries, spices, herbs and peppercorn.
Full-bodied with medium acidity, long legs, smooth and elegant.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, vegetables, green peppers, oak, herbs, vanilla, licorice, cloves and black pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with extremely soft tannins and peppercorn.
This is a nice red blend from Columbia Valley. Well integrated, complex and pleasurable and good by itself. Also good with chicken or pork.I paired it with a chicken flat bread, cheeses and fruits.
This 5 year old was good right out of the bottle, but became more complex after 90 minutes in a decanter, with nice and interesting earthiness, that reminds a right bank red.
Had it last year, and it felt more like a Napa Cabernet. Very interesting, isn't it?
A blend of 39% Merlot, 9% Malbec, 39% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Grenache, 3% Petit verdot, 2% Mourvedre and 1% Cabernet Franc.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
Medium bodied. Moderate tannins. Fruit forward, finishing with vanilla and mild tobacco. Not as full bodied or complex as I usually like but an enjoyable wine.
Medium bodied. Moderate tannins. Fruit forward, finishing with vanilla and mild tobacco. Not as full bodied or complex as I usually like but an enjoyable wine.
Apr 7th, 2017More like sweet vanilla blend. Pretty good for value.
More like sweet vanilla blend. Pretty good for value.
May 22nd, 2016
Hess alomi was recommended but we liked this better. Easy to drink for a budget everyday wine.
Hess alomi was recommended but we liked this better. Easy to drink for a budget everyday wine.
Apr 26th, 2016This is tasty!!! I'm a huge fan of Indian Wells cab. This is a smooth lighter version, great red blend!!
This is tasty!!! I'm a huge fan of Indian Wells cab. This is a smooth lighter version, great red blend!!
Mar 12th, 2016