Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Merlot

8.627 ratings
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Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
emily brown

very smooth to drink. a bit of an earthy flavor

steph-8.6

very smooth to drink. a bit of an earthy flavor

steph-8.6

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2021
Tommy

Good and spicy notes of pepper

Good and spicy notes of pepper

Sep 8th, 2024
Jess

Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of dark/red fruit, floral, oak spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, oak spice, cola. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 2/5
Finish: 4/5

Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of dark/red fruit, floral, oak spice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, oak spice, cola. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 2/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 30th, 2024
Tommy

Dark red. Velvety blackberry and vanilla. Really want to buy more.

Dark red. Velvety blackberry and vanilla. Really want to buy more.

Jan 14th, 2024
Martin G

Very nice cab, I drinked it standalone, so it was very dry, average on tannins, pleasant a bit sweet initial taste, I like it's not not very simple as merlot. Good with white poltry like chicken.

Very nice cab, I drinked it standalone, so it was very dry, average on tannins, pleasant a bit sweet initial taste, I like it's not not very simple as merlot. Good with white poltry like chicken.

Jul 28th, 2023
Amy Simone

Sharp finish, flat, WBA if BOGO

Sharp finish, flat, WBA if BOGO

Jan 9th, 2023
James Scurlock

Spicy merlot. Would be amazing with a steak.

Spicy merlot. Would be amazing with a steak.

Sep 20th, 2022
Tommy

Not as good as usual. Heavy and raspberry vanilla flavor. Just ok

Not as good as usual. Heavy and raspberry vanilla flavor. Just ok

Sep 5th, 2022
Neal Ferry

Always good, dynamite

Always good, dynamite

Jan 13th, 2022
Sid Dhar

Fruit forward, oakley and light. Very easy drinking wine and great for the price

Fruit forward, oakley and light. Very easy drinking wine and great for the price

Dec 12th, 2021