| Summary: H3 is a new label launched by Columbia Crest. The name stands for Horse Heaven Hills, one of the new appellations in Washington state. Indian Wells is a vineyard on the Wahluke Slope – another new appellation. These three wines are all good value wines. The final wine listed, Col Solare, is a collaboration of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Italian winemaker Marchese Antinori. The winery recently built a multi-million dollar facility on Red Mountain. | |||
| Wines: | |||
| Score | Name | Notes | $ |
| + | Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2005 | Strong vanilla and oak. Smooth. Good, full table wine. Some might say over the top. | $13 |
| + | Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon | A little earthy. Black pepper. Lighter on the palette. A little oaky. Good. | $13 |
| * | Ch Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 | Good. Well made. A little Bordeaux quality to it. Spice. Vanilla. Not overwhelming but quite good. | $15 |
| * | Col Solare 2004 | Spice. Chocolate. A little smoky. A little earthy. Beautiful, rich nose. Good finish. | $65 |
H3, Ch Ste Michelle Indian Wells, and Col Solare
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