Chateau Ste. Michelle
Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Merlot
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USAvery 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
Dull red color with visible legs. Smells and tastes strongly of cherry or dark fruit.
Dull red color with visible legs. Smells and tastes strongly of cherry or dark fruit.
Apr 5th, 2026A nice Merlot to have in a harrowing time.
A nice Merlot to have in a harrowing time.
Aug 14th, 2025Chris smith really likes. Ben and I like too
Chris smith really likes. Ben and I like too
Nov 23rd, 2024Deep 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

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
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


