Name: 2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia ValleyProducer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Region: USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Classification: N/A
Type: Red Wine
Variety: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
Year/Vintage: 2006
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $13.99, PA Wine Store
Date Logged: 08/26/2009
Pairing(s): Grilled hamburgers
My Rating: 3 Stars
This is a pretty easy wine to drink, with very concentrated fruit flavors up front and moderate tannins in the back. Dominated by black raspberry and candied cherry fruit flavors, with only a moderate oak lurking in the background. It is on the velvety side of smooth, not overly complex, and better with food than without. Not great, but certainly worth trying. Interesting to note that the "cabernet" is actually a rather complex blend of five different grapes. The winemaker was obviously going after a specific flavor.
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