COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
PRODUCER
Chateau Ste. Michelle
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a red wine from the Columbia Valley, Washington, USA. It is crafted in a New World style, known for its ripe fruit and lush texture. Chateau Ste. Michelle, established in 1934, is a foundational winery in Washington, pioneering vinifera grape growing and utilizing extensive vineyards across the Columbia Valley. This wine draws fruit from various warm-climate sites within the region, including its namesake Indian Wells Vineyard. The 2021 vintage was a warm year, contributing to concentrated flavors and sugars while cool nights helped maintain acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sources grapes from multiple warm-climate vineyards across Washington's Columbia Valley.
Fact 02
A flagship wine for Chateau Ste. Michelle, representing their New World style.
Fact 03
Previous vintages have earned high scores from notable wine critics.
Fact 04
The blend typically features a dominant Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah and Merlot.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon begins with destemming and sorting the grapes. Gentle pumpovers are employed during fermentation, which takes place in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 18 to 24 months in a mix of neutral and new American and French oak barrels. This process aims to develop the wine's structure and complexity.
