 Ch. Ste. Michelle, Cabernet "Indian Wells" 2008
Regularly $17.99 - Deal to Follow
90 pts Wine Advocate This has won our big blind tasting for under $20 Cabs on two occasions, besting the world has to offer from California, Argentina, Chile, France, Australia, etc. Even more impressive, the quality of the wine has improved while the price has actually come down! We first offered this way back in April of 2006 after its first Blind tasting triumph… on sale for $16. Just wait till you see the deal now…
One of the more interesting aspects of this wine comes from the addition of 16% Syrah. An increasingly popular addition, Syrah adds depth of flavor and highlights of blackberry, blueberry and spice to the rich Cabernet fruit. Loads of black cherry, currant and blackberry fruit are supported by spices and fine tannins. While thoroughly smooth and delicious now, this has the balance and stuffing to drink well for another 5 years or more. Not that it will last that long in my house…
Food thoughts? Steak, burgers, lamb are naturals. The trick is to get a little creative folks.. stuff the burgers with some blue cheese... slather the lamb with a balsamic reduction... load up the steak with cracked peppercorns - both green and black... But the tannins are so smooth and the fruit so prevalent on this wine that you can also "drop down" to pork or chicken, so long as you add some sturdier elements, like olives, tapenade, blue cheese, etc.
Solid case - $12.59 per bottle - 30% off (And the best price on Wine Searcher, BTW)
6 bottles - $13.49 per bottle – 25% off!
All other orders? $14.99 per bottle – 17% off
THE WINE ARRIVES FRIDAY AT BOTH STORES.
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