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15¾/20
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend 2016
Columbia Valley, Washington, United StatesThis is quite the blend: 54% syrah, 27% merlot, 7% malbec, 4% grenache, 3% cabernet sauvignon, 2% cabernet franc, 1% cinsault, 1% barbera, and 1% mourvedre. From "warmer sites" across the Columbia Valley. It was aged for 18 months in French and American oak (29 percent new). The result is a vinous red with loads of oak spice and brambly black fruits. Medium-full bodied, the woody notes carry through to the palate with firm, grainy tannins that dry out the finish. Overall, it's a confected style that shows a lot of winemaking. It will benefit from a fatty, medium-rare burger and a slight chill.Tasted: 07 February 2020Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| ON | $22.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NS | $29.99 | 750ml | NSLC |
Blend: Syrah - Merlot - Grenache - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - MourvèdreCSPC: 260869UPC: 088586004971
