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Ch. Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Ch. Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Ch. Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Cabernet Sauvignon

from Columbia Valley, Washington

red wine
Wine & Spirits 91 point ratingWine & Spirits 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Spectator 2006 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 88 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 88 point rating
2004
Wine & Spirits 2004 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 90 point ratingWine & Spirits 2004 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 90 point rating
The Wine News 2004 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 90 point ratingThe Wine News 2004 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 90 point rating
2003
The Wine News 2003 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point ratingThe Wine News 2003 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2003 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 91 point rating
Price: $19.29
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The 2007 vintage is available for: $18.49
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winemaker's notes:

"This finely poised Cabernet brings out the best of Washing State, forward but never over the line. Its dark and generous cassis aromas are accented by mocha, while a mineral tension allows the wine to retain finess. For leg of lamb."
-Wines & Spirits

"The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy Cabernet. The 2005 bottling is no exception. The wine exudes sweet blackberry pie and vanilla aromas and flavors with loads of complexity. This is our big bold, obvious Cabernet and after just two vintages, it has quickly become a fan favorite. Wonderful Cab from such esteemed growers as Indian Wells, Jones, Washington Fruit and even Cold Creek Vineyard are woven together with a little Syrah to make a wine that says boldly 'I'm from Washington."

Meant to enjoy in its youth, try it with shish kabobs, a flat iron steak or even with a nibble of dark chocolate."
- Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

user reviews & lists:
number of reviews: 8 view all
number of lists: 3
8 out of 8 people would buy this wine again.
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Pair With:
fi sh, wi th, gr eat, pa sta, an dor, fi let, be ef, la mb, me ats, re d
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  One of Ch Ste Michelle's Best - 4/5/2009
I would buy this wine again
A great cab - one of Washington State's best offerings.

 
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  Great QPR - 3/24/2009
I would buy this wine again
Really liked the balance of fruit ,oak and tannins in this wine. Fruit forward, but not overly sweet and med/full-bodied with classic cab flavors. All for $15 and change! Just ordered 6 more bottles!

Tasting Tags
qpr great balanced drink ready
 
Food Pairing Tags
meats red
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  My favorite Cab of the moment - 1/31/2009
I would buy this wine again
This very reasonably priced cab is just a pleasure in the mouth. It has a full body, balanced tannins, and a wonderful earthy aroma. I tasted black cherries, peppers, mushrooms, and just a hint of tobacco leaf.

 
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