October 14, 2019 - Tasted together '02, '03, and '16. '03 had resolved tannins, still clean cherry fruit, '02 was similar with a slight mustiness, '16 was very ripe, a touch over ripe, light tannins, red fruit.
June 25, 2017 - Special bottle for the Alaska Raptor Center. Out of 3L .
February 6, 2011 - This is a medium body cab that was quite good. Cherry and oak fragrances and found the finish quite good. Suspect this could have been in the cellar for several more years contrary to the CT drinkability report.
October 24, 2009 - Mellow tannins, some sediment
March 5, 2008 - Good dark color. Mostly oak and cherry on the nose - at least it SMELLS like cab. The flavor was a bit austere, with oaky tannins dominant over the plum and cherry. Fairly high tannins and fairly long finish. Ste. Michelle is a very dependable producer, but I don't like this as much as their Riesling. All in all, ok value, would be great for cooking (and drinking while you cook).
March 4, 2008 - Top 1/4 of cork fell apart and I expected the wine to be undrinkable. Was I wrong. Medium-bodied with a bit of cherry on the nose followed by dark fruit. Oak prevalent along with a bit of cedar. This was given to be as a gift and I was quite surprised!
January 1, 2008 - About what I expected for the price. I like Chateau Ste Michelle wines overall and this one does not disappoint, but don't look for big things. The color was a medium plum with little depth, which was equally evident in the mild nose. Mineral overtones were prominent with a splash of blueberry. Medium finish. Decent QPR.
October 18, 2007 - Decent wine. Good value for the price. The notable characteristic for me was the length and quality of the finish. Not a big cab by any means, but certainly distinctive and pleasant.
June 8, 2007 - Very good for the price. I love Washington reds. Not too overpowering, but still able to keep up with a more expensive cab.
March 20, 2007 - Dependable Chateau Ste. Michelle. Always dependable at a good price. Nice plum color with berry aromas and a little oak. Good full mouth cab flavor of berries and a little chocolate. Nice medium finish.