Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Contemporary Winemaking Series Columbia Valley Red Blend

8.518 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Columbia Valley, Washington, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit and oaky notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of cacao and oak. Fine tannins, full body, finished about medium and had plenty of character.

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Columbia Valley, Washington, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit and oaky notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of cacao and oak. Fine tannins, full body, finished about medium and had plenty of character.

Dec 16th, 2021
Matthew Doty

2021 vintage. Good, and H enjoyed. A little short on dry tannins to be a 9+ for me.

2021 vintage. Good, and H enjoyed. A little short on dry tannins to be a 9+ for me.

May 5th, 2026
Diane Heyboer

Had the 2020 in November of 2024. What an interesting wine. Big dark fruits up front- boysenberry is what the label says as I was having a hard time placing this. Not cherry or strawberry or currant. Fuller bodied with a hint of spice that sits on your tongue for a bit and then drops right off. I would drink this one again.

Had the 2020 in November of 2024. What an interesting wine. Big dark fruits up front- boysenberry is what the label says as I was having a hard time placing this. Not cherry or strawberry or currant. Fuller bodied with a hint of spice that sits on your tongue for a bit and then drops right off. I would drink this one again.

Nov 1st, 2024
Boris Plutov

Washington Wine Month

Washington Wine Month

Mar 9th, 2024
Vinod Peris

Wonderful red. Nice and balanced. I had this with family in the Tasting Room in Seattle.

Wonderful red. Nice and balanced. I had this with family in the Tasting Room in Seattle.

Sep 23rd, 2023
Kathy Berardi

Previously bought the 2017 vintage at Costco which was very good. 2018 vintage also good, but open ahead and let it air or decant a bit.

Previously bought the 2017 vintage at Costco which was very good. 2018 vintage also good, but open ahead and let it air or decant a bit.

Jan 14th, 2022
LaShondra Berman

LaShondra had this 3 months ago

LaShondra had this 3 months ago

Apr 20th, 2026
Susan Lerner

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Mar 30th, 2026
Susan Lerner

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Susan had this 8 months ago

Nov 27th, 2025
Natalie Buchanan

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Natalie had this 9 months ago

Oct 25th, 2025