<p>Q. I received a bottle of Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Cinsault as a gift. Is this a red or a white wine? Could you describe it for me? </p><p>A. This is an unusual red grape rarely bottled as a varietal wine in Washington. It is originally a southern French variety, primarily used in blended wines from the Languedoc and smaller regional appellations. </p><p>Here in Washington, there are small plantings at Morrison Lane, Minnick Hills, Wallula, Stone Tree, Airfield Estates and Alder Ridge. I&#39;ve tasted varietal versions from Syncline, Morrison Lane and one or two others. I suspect that your wine was originally offered to Ste. Michelle wine club members. I would expect it to be light, spicy/peppery and ready to drink. It should make a good pizza wine. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>* Paul Gregutt can be reached at wine@seattletimes.com. </p> Q. I received a bottle of Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Cinsault as a gift. Is this a red or a white wine? Could you describe it for me? A. This is an unusual red grape rarely bottled as a varietal wine in Washington. It is originally a southern French vari Wine, LOCAL 2008-02-25T14:54:54Z Spencer Hatton 2008-02-26T23:29:36Z false 2008-03-04T12:38:35Z 02/27/08 Wine Q&A 1790 02-27-08-wine-q-a Web Story wineq Yakima Herald-Republic Yakima Herald-Republic 0 2008-03-03T12:38:35Z 6053125 02/27/08 Wine Q&amp;amp;A published Web Daily 2009-03-20T02:24:43Z 1