Vanilla-soaked Cab goodness! Available at some Costco locations, we review the Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.
89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Syrah mostly from the Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills in Washington State. Fruit from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley also contribute. The wine spends 18 months in 23% new American oak, 17% new French oak and 60% neutral barrels.
Sample submitted for review. The Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon has an SRP of $20 but is available for as low as $14, including at some Costco locations.
From the bottle:
Since 1967, the dedicated winemakers at Chateau Ste. Michelle have crafted some of the most spectacular wines in the world – notably through the meticulous approach to Indian Wells.
Specially selected and carefully aged, this premier Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a lush texture and concentrated flavors of blackberry and black cherry.
Average Analysis per 5oz
Calories 127
Carb 4.1g
Protein 0.0g
Fat 0.0g
Less than 1g of sugar per 5oz glassCellared & Bottled by Chateau Ste. Michelle
14.5% Alcohol
The 2020 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a fabulous aroma full of ripe, dark berries along with plenty of spice, licorice, vanilla, cedar and more. You can smell plenty of oak influence in this one.
Taking a sip reveals smooth, vanilla-soaked Cab goodness. It also features plenty of delicious secondary notes of spice, herbs, chocolate and more. If you enjoy really well done oak influence in your Cab, this wine is for you. And as the winery states, it’s definitely a bit more jammy than some of their other Cabs, (the Canoe Ridge for instance), but it doesn’t overdo it and that adds to its mass appeal.
It ends dry, long and a bit chewy with lasting spice. It was similar on day 2. We hadn’t reviewed this one in a while, but just like always it is consistently good.
2020 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon
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