Domaine Font De Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2022

Nice, don’t love white wine but this is good — 12 days ago

Domaine Font de Michelle

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1990

This is a beautiful and graceful older Chateauneuf-du-Pape, mature and nicely balanced, still some decent fruit, longish finish, time to drink up — 2 months ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Dry Columbia Valley Riesling 2023

8 frys
Not bad
Lacks some depth
— 5 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Artist Series Meritage Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Incredibly smooth red blend. Strong berry scent, long smooth finish. Excellent wine. — 7 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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.
— a month ago

Domaine de Font-Sane

Tradition Gigondas Grenache Blend 2023

A surprisingly gorgeous evening in DC tonight at a favorite classic bistro. This Giggie has loads of ripe fruit, but is drinking really well already. Very soft, decent acids. Some savory notes. The alcohol (15%) pooks through on the back half of the palate. But it was served a little warmer than I’d like, so that probably amplified it. — 7 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I *think* the 2022 CdR from this producer was one of the Mystery Rhônes I purchased from a certain purveyor where you and I had a back and forth about undisclosed ABV. Glad to read here that you purchased, from wherever, a newer vintage from the same producer that also is 15% or higher!! 🤔🤷🍷
Tom Casagrande

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@Doug Powers.- I ordered it off the restaurant’s wine list. I suspected it would be 15% because that’s pretty much the norm these days for Gigondas. I held out a smidge of hope it would be less but was prepared to accept it anyway if was 15. I drink significantly fewer CDPs and Giggies than I used to these days because they’re just not as enjoyable in my view as they used to be.

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Syrah 2014

Un 2014 américain. (Il faut bien le boire un jour ). Il a été un peu long à ouvrir, mais il a encore du corps mais une belle souplesse et une belle longueur en bouche. Du fruit mûr. Très agréable. — 2 months ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2023

k
8.9

Minerality with light grassy tones accentuated by light tropical notes. Pleasant. — 2 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Gewürztraminer 2023

k
9.0

Delightful. Stone fruit and grapefruit/lychee notes with a tiny hint of effervescence. Slight minerality to balance and give body. — 4 months ago