Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes we craft our columbia valley cabernet to highlight concentrated washington red fruit in an accessible style. This is an inviting cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food. Enjoy it with beef tenderloin or pasta. Bob bertheau head winemaker vintage the 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in washington state. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest. Overall 2015 saw optimal ripening across varieties and yielded outstanding wines throughout the region. Vineyards sourced from columbia valley vineyards in eastern washington including our cold creek canoe ridge estate and indian wells vineyards. Columbia valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the cascade mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Warm sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aro