Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay "Columbia Valley"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Columbia Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $13

Cases produced: 521,000

KWG Score: 88.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Good (86)

Review date: July 3, 2010

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Chard opens with a mild lime and wet stone bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and easy going. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused green apple with a touch of Anjou pear. The finish is dry and a touch tingly. This Chard would pair well with any dish that has ham in it. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: "My goal with the Columbia Valley Chardonnay is to make it a pleasurable, food-friendly Chardonnay. This is a fresh, soft style of Chardonnay with bright sweet citrus fruit character and subtle spice and oak nuances. We blend Chardonnay grapes from vineyards all over Washington's Columbia Valley to make this a complex, interesting wine. The sur lie aging gives it an appealing softness." - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

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