Fruit forward Indian Wells style is apparent in this blend with layers of rich, jammy strawberry notes giving way to a soft, velvety mid-palate and a graceful finish.
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Fruit forward, very soft tannins, hint of spice, nice nose with blackberry, no finish, & rather bland. Okay, as a party wine. Would not repurchase. So many other more interesting choices at the same price point.
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Tried one of these when initially released and was unimpressed. Popped open the 2nd bottle after over a year in the cellar. Heavy oak still dominates and did not burn off much, even on the 2nd evening. Has some modest fruit behind the wall of oak but not a good overall experience.
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(Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Blend Indian Wells) Very dark red violet color; roasted red fruit, tart red berry, charcoal nose; roasted red fruit, tart red berry, charcoal palate; medium-plus finish (60% Merlot, 28% Syrah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Grenache, 2% Malbec, .5% Mourvedre, .5% Cinsault)
7/11/2018 - redhillaz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruit forward Indian Wells style is apparent in this blend with layers of rich, jammy strawberry notes giving way to a soft, velvety mid-palate and a graceful finish.
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10/8/2016 - WineJunkieWest Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Fruit forward, very soft tannins, hint of spice, nice nose with blackberry, no finish, & rather bland. Okay, as a party wine. Would not repurchase. So many other more interesting choices at the same price point.
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1/12/2016 - wino from way back Does not like this wine:
Bleh. And sour too.
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4/24/2015 - ewisor wrote: 79 Points
Tried one of these when initially released and was unimpressed. Popped open the 2nd bottle after over a year in the cellar. Heavy oak still dominates and did not burn off much, even on the 2nd evening. Has some modest fruit behind the wall of oak but not a good overall experience.
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1/30/2015 - wsellis wrote: 87 Points
Good value for price, fruit forward with gentle tannins
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