Chateau Ste. Michelle Walla Walla Red

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Other · Red Blend
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88 /100
Reviews
4
professional

Vintages

1
2013 Other 88/100
NV

Community Reviews

7
7
Reviews
88.3
Avg Score
91
Highest
Taster #3035 · Dec 23, 2022
84/100
Based on our previous TN for this wine (almost two years ago), this bottle was decanted (and followed) for 30 minutes, which did allow the wine to open and come together. This bottle showed the same color; a fruitier nose; and a palate with more dark red fruits, less oak and more integrated tannins. Overall, it was OK, but it lacked freshness, brightness and excitement and I will rate accordingly.
2013 vintage
Taster #3035 · Jan 21, 2021
Slo-oxed for 30 minutes - some sediment. The wine is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauv. + 31% Merlot + 20% Cab Franc. The color was a clear purple, with fading to the rim. The nose was cedar and blueberry. The medium bodied palate showed lots of oak and earth, along with some dark red fruit, currant and a touch of blue fruit. The acidity was balancing, but the drying tannins, along with the oak and earth were the dominant …
2013 vintage
Taster #5274 · Oct 11, 2018
Coming into a nice balance. Earthy notes are melding with dark red fruit, tannins still grippy but integrating well
2013 vintage
Taster #7525 · Jun 6, 2017
91/100
Dark ruby, full bodied, rich fruit, medium tannins, very enjoyable. Ready to drink now.
2013 vintage
Taster #0653 · Nov 19, 2016
89/100
Decently tannic, great with meatloaf and vegetables. Held up really well.
2013 vintage
Taster #9094 · Sep 16, 2016
Bonney Raitt pre-concert at CSM. Yum.
2013 vintage
Taster #5274 · Aug 24, 2016
89/100
Smokey damson nose Earthy mineral, dusty powerful tannins, lots of red layers
2013 vintage