Chateau Ste. Michelle 2007 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Indian Wells
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle / Columbia Valley (WA)

The blend includes 18% Syrah, which helps to emphasize the spice and sweet fruit flavors. But in the back, this is a stiff and fairly tannic wine, with a disconnect between the strawberry fruit and the slightly stemmy, herbal finish.