Chateau Ste. Michelle
Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Mountain
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2033.
The ‘17 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2017 vintage
Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2017 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon comes from United States.
About Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle's Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon comes from United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled lamb chops with garlic confit
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from United States.
What does Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 taste like?
Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Chateau Ste. Michelle Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Grilled lamb chops with garlic confit.