Chateau Ste. Michelle
Indian Wells Columbia Valley Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
In really good shape for being 7 years old. Refined elegant tannins layered throughout.
In really good shape for being 7 years old. Refined elegant tannins layered throughout.
Feb 6th, 2019
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
Really nice currants and fresh tobacco leaves rich and jammy and lasts with good silky tannin structure.
Really nice currants and fresh tobacco leaves rich and jammy and lasts with good silky tannin structure.
2 people found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2014
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black cherries, strawberries, figs, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, pencil lead, beef jerky, light chocolates and peppercorn. A very nice nose.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light coffee and black pepper.
Tangy finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Washington red blend is very enjoyable. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Easy drinking, fruity and tasty.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 60 minutes of airtime. Will be better in a year or two, as it becomes more complex.
A good wine to sip on by the porch, and good for parties too. Just delicious.
A blend of 46% Syrah, 32% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier and 2% Cinsaut. Aged for 20 months in 51% New French and American oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$18.
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black cherries, strawberries, figs, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, pencil lead, beef jerky, light chocolates and peppercorn. A very nice nose.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, light coffee and black pepper.
Tangy finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Washington red blend is very enjoyable. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Easy drinking, fruity and tasty.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 60 minutes of airtime. Will be better in a year or two, as it becomes more complex.
A good wine to sip on by the porch, and good for parties too. Just delicious.
A blend of 46% Syrah, 32% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 6% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier and 2% Cinsaut. Aged for 20 months in 51% New French and American oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$18.
One of my favorite red blends!
One of my favorite red blends!
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2015Dark 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.
Herbal red fruit. Lush smoky rich simple. $20
Herbal red fruit. Lush smoky rich simple. $20
Jun 4th, 2014
Oh well this is not bad!?! Great nose and actually seems inviting on the first taste. But 3 to four tastes and it seems a little 2 sided and not much more complex. Still...at 13 bones...sure! $12 / 88pts Youngs206
Oh well this is not bad!?! Great nose and actually seems inviting on the first taste. But 3 to four tastes and it seems a little 2 sided and not much more complex. Still...at 13 bones...sure! $12 / 88pts Youngs206
Jan 6th, 2014
Tree-trimming with a very glugable under-$20 Washington wine from Chateau Ste Michelle.
Tree-trimming with a very glugable under-$20 Washington wine from Chateau Ste Michelle.
Dec 25th, 2013