Chateau Ste.michelle Merlot
Washington Merlot poured in Commack since the last century.
The story behind Chateau Ste.michelle
The roots of Chateau Ste. Michelle reach back to 1934, when the National Wine Company opened in Washington State just after Prohibition. It merged with Pomerelle in 1954 to become American Wine Growers, and in 1967, with Andre Tchelistcheff consulting, the Ste. Michelle Vineyards label launched. The full Chateau Ste. Michelle name arrived in 1976.
The Merlot comes from the Columbia Valley AVA, where warmer vineyard sites ripen the fruit. It is a blend, roughly 81 to 88 percent Merlot with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Mourvedre filling out structure and color, then 18 to 22 months in French and American oak. We have poured it across this counter for decades.
Explore the Chateau Ste.michelle range
Five Chateau Ste. Michelle bottlings sit on our shelves, from the flagship Columbia Valley Merlot to the riper Indian Wells and a crisp Rose for the warmer months.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Valley Merlot | Red blend, Merlot led | 13.5% ABV | Ripe plum, cocoa, French and American oak spice |
| Indian Wells Merlot | Red, Wahluke Slope fruit | 14.5% to 14.9% ABV | Lusher, darker fruit, soft tannin, warm finish |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Red, Columbia Valley | 13.5% ABV | Cassis, cedar, firm structure, oak frame |
| Sauvignon Blanc | White, Columbia Valley | 13% ABV | Citrus, green herb, bright clean finish |
| Rose | Rose, Columbia Valley | 12.5% ABV | Strawberry, melon, dry crisp close |
| Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot | Single vineyard red | 14% to 14.5% ABV | Concentrated black cherry, dusty tannin, long finish |
MerlotChateau Ste.michelle - Merlot 750mL$13.99Out of stock
CabernetChateau Ste.michelle - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$14.99Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancChateau Ste.michelle - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$10.99Out of stock
WineChateau Ste.michelle - Indian Wells Merlot 750mL$18.99Out of stock
RoseChateau Ste.michelle - Rose 750mL$9.99Which Chateau Ste.michelle is right for you?
The flagship Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot runs $13.99 for a 750mL, which is the bottle most people walk out with. Step up to the Indian Wells Merlot at $18.99 when you want the riper, lusher style from warmer Wahluke Slope fruit. The Cabernet Sauvignon is $14.99, the Sauvignon Blanc $10.99 and the Rose $9.99. All are 750mL, all priced to open on a Tuesday. Call ahead and we will confirm what is on the shelf.
Approachable, oak rounded and under $15, built for pasta and burgers.
Warmer site fruit, darker and lusher, for lamb or a steak.
Dry, crisp and cheap enough to keep a second bottle cold.