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Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA, USA
From the warm Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope sub-zones, Indian Wells Cabernet delivers Columbia Valley's characteristic combination of ripe black fruit, cedar, and firm tannin at an accessible price point — one of Washington State's best value Cabernet Sauvignons.
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Columbia Valley Cabernet's ripe fruit and accessible tannin are ideal for an elevated burger; aged Cheddar adds sharpness while caramelised onions' sweetness bridges the wine's cassis depth.
classic casual
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Indian Wells's fruit and moderate tannin complement roast chicken's richness; herbs echo the wine's own aromatic character while garlic adds the savoury depth that grounds the pairing.
classic main
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The wine's dark fruit and accessible structure are well matched to hearty beef stew; mushrooms add umami depth while root vegetables add sweetness that softens the tannin.
established main
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Columbia Valley Cabernet and Pacific Northwest cheese is a regional pairing; apple chutney's sweet-sour character bridges the wine's fruit while crackers ground the combination.
established cheese