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Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Ste. Michelle · Washington · United States
$12.99
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It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon, is $17.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A smooth Columbia Valley Cabernet with red fruit at the core, supported by blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, espresso, and light oak accents.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Cabernet that is fruit-forward and approachable rather than heavily tannic or austere.
Why buy it
At WineDiscounts.com, this is a strong everyday Washington Cabernet option: recognizable producer, Columbia Valley appellation, 13.5% ABV, and professional reviews for recent vintages.
Best for
Grilled meats, burgers, weeknight dinners, and shoppers looking for a balanced red under $20.
Style
Accessible, medium-bodied Washington Cabernet with moderate tannin, ripe fruit, and balanced oak.
Drinks like
Softer Columbia Valley Cabernet, Merlot-based Washington reds, or fruit-forward California Cabernet at the lighter end.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but credible enough for Washington Cabernet fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled burgers or steak tips · barbecue ribs with a not-too-sweet sauce · portobello mushroom sandwich or lentil shepherd's pie · aged cheddar or gouda
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Optional 20 minutes to soften the tannins and open the fruit.
- Glassware:
- Cabernet/Bordeaux glass or any large red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release style; best for near-term drinking rather than long cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days after opening if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington red built around Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah, Malbec, and other red varieties for an accessible, red-fruited style. The current producer notes emphasize concentrated Washington red fruit, complexity, and structure, with aging in new and neutral oak plus stainless steel.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah, 5% Malbec, 7% other red varieties
- Producer
- Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Appellation
- Columbia Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Sourced from the Columbia Valley AVA.
- Vessel:
- 20% new oak barrels, 46% neutral oak barrels, and 34% stainless steel.
About the winery · Chateau Ste. Michelle ›
Chateau Ste. Michelle was founded in 1967 and describes itself as Washington's first premium winery. The winery helped establish Washington wine on a broader stage through Columbia Valley-focused winemaking. Its home base is in Woodinville, Washington, while its wines showcase fruit from the Columbia Valley. The producer's heritage page notes that Katie Nelson was named Head Winemaker in 2021.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Black-and-blueberry aromas, leather and caramel; blackberries, cacao nibs and espresso.”
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Blackberries, bittersweet dark chocolate, espresso, black cherries and dark chocolate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- A smooth Columbia Valley Cabernet with red fruit at the core, supported by blackberry, black cherry, chocolate, espresso, and light oak accents.
- What food pairs with Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with Grilled burgers or steak tips, Barbecue ribs with a not-too-sweet sauce, Portobello mushroom sandwich or lentil shepherd's pie and Aged cheddar or gouda.
- How should I serve Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Optional 20 minutes to soften the tannins and open the fruit. Glass: Cabernet/Bordeaux glass or any large red wine glass.
- Is Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.