Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon is Washington's signature red — 750mL at 14.5% ABV, a Columbia Valley Cabernet-led blend (the current 2022 release: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 3% Merlot) in the ripe, jammy New World style — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 14.5% vol (2022 vintage, the current market release — bottle read to confirm)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley AVA, Washington
- Blend (2022): 85% Cabernet Sauvignon / 12% Syrah / 3% Merlot
- Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, Washington — the state's founding winery (est. 1933/34; brand 1967)
- Name: Indian Wells — named for the warm desert winds sweeping the Columbia Valley vineyard
Washington's Founding Winery, Named for Desert Winds
Chateau Ste. Michelle has defined Washington wine for nearly a century, and Indian Wells is its warm-climate calling card — named for the desert winds that sweep through the Columbia Valley vineyard, concentrating the fruit into the lush, jammy Cabernet the 2022 winemaker notes describe. Fruit comes from top Columbia Valley sites including Cold Creek Vineyard. See more from Chateau Ste. Michelle, or explore the store's red wine and wine selections.
Tasting Notes
A lush texture with concentrated blackberry and black cherry (2022 winemaker notes via wine.com). Retailer consensus on the 2022: dark cherry, blackberry, cassis, cedar, and toasted spice, with firm, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant 30–60 minutes and serve at 60–65°F. Built for grilled ribeye, lamb, and hard cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Wells?
The warm desert winds that sweep through Chateau Ste. Michelle's Columbia Valley vineyard — the wine is named for them.
What grapes are in Indian Wells Cabernet?
The 2022 release is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 3% Merlot (blend varies by vintage).
What vintage is Del Mesa's bottle?
The store title carries no vintage; the description reflects the current 2022 release — a bottle read confirms it.
Where is Chateau Ste. Michelle?
Woodinville, Washington — the state's founding and oldest winery.
Big, ripe Columbia Valley Cabernet from the house that built Washington wine: order Indian Wells online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.