Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon "Indian Wells"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Indian Wells"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $18

Cases produced: 167,000

KWG Score: 89 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: November 12, 2014

Wine Review: This midnight blue colored Cabernet from Chateau Ste. Michelle is very easy to drink and enjoy. It opens with a faint boysenberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty gentle blueberry with notes of faint oak. There was also a hint of vanilla cola as well in the background. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are quite food friendly. I would pair this versatile good value Cab with Kobe beef sliders. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy "New World" style of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine typifies the Wahluke Slope region with dark fruit aromas and flavors. Syrah added an enhanced richness and concentration to the wine.

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