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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2016 (based on 13 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.5 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 64 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SyrahForth310 on 3/11/2018 & rated 89 points: A very solid and traditional Chard. Full fruit flavor with apples, a bit of vanilla and butter, light toasty oak. A long, somewhat sweet finish. A good value at $7.50 from Costco in 2016. (2391 views) | | | Tasted by wineotim on 2/5/2018 & rated 87 points: Good value here, toasty, with some mild butter and oak notes, decent acid to balance the fruit. Had this with Chicken Alfredo at Maggiano's Orlando with my niece. (2782 views) | | | Tasted by flussier on 5/11/2017 & rated 86 points: Robe jaune doré faible intensité. Arômes de brioche, miel et beurre. Boisé pas trop présent, belle rondeur. Pas trop complexe. (2959 views) | | | Tasted by Tpairing on 3/2/2017 & rated 87 points: Vanilla, butter , toast bring oak characters into a wine at a very good price. (2957 views) | | | Tasted by FierceRedPanda on 2/4/2017 & rated 85 points: Safe, ordinary chard. (2889 views) | | | Tasted by BastardMontrachet on 1/30/2017 & rated 84 points: Oak,vanilla,small hint of butter and fruity. (1630 views) | | | Tasted by DB Lawton on 1/29/2017 & rated 88 points: Used in the production of a nice Shrimp Pasta with leftover amount for dinner enjoyment. Good value with apple, pear, and a dollop of oak. (1533 views) | | | Tasted by srh on 1/14/2017: Sat, 1/14/17, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Muted; some oak atop lemons/apples?
P: MF, poss Med, body; Rnd frt on entry featuring almost swtish oak; fairly long, VERY slightly spicy finish with just a touch of oaky harshness. Decent QPR in the style (1352 views) | | | Tasted by ejmwine on 1/6/2017 & rated 85 points: Off odor in the nose which followed through in the taste, almost like it was corked but the cork itself didn't smell bad. (980 views) | | | Tasted by Natchow on 12/31/2016 & rated 83 points: High in acidity and minerality. Lacking fruit and sweetness. (1010 views) | | | Tasted by MicklethePickle on 12/4/2016 & rated 91 points: Great vintage for this wine makes it an even better value than usual. Strong color and legs, a complex (reminiscent of Burgundy) nose, and a crisp, flavory, well-balanced palate with laser-focused fruit all come together in a super-value wine. Outstanding. 5-12-16-8: 91/100. (1154 views) | | | Tasted by srh on 11/5/2016: Sat, 11/5/16, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Muted; Some oak & apples
P: MF, poss Med, body; Rnd, VERY pleasant entry which quickly turns oaky, the harshness finally mitigating on the LONG, caramelly finish; While nicely made in the style, I'm NOT seeing the WS's 89 pts from Harvey Steiman -- & CERTAINLY not a drinking window of thru '18! (1321 views) | | | Tasted by NickBurwood on 10/19/2016 & rated 87 points: A rave from the grave from my wine trade days.
Davie FLA in a Cuban restaurant (Havana's) - huge portions but tasty! Classic, simple, fresh northern apply/pectic fruit a touch of vanilla oak to give weight and a decent dry finish. Hasnt changed much in 15 years since I was selling this in the UK.
Well made and good value (bonus point applied).
For drinking by end of 2017max. (1214 views) | | | Tasted by BakerKF on 9/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Love chardonnay; doesn't pair with Apple and cheese. (1472 views) | | | Tasted by tcosgriff on 9/2/2016 & rated 86 points: Yellow color with a pleasant neutral fruit and vanilla oak bouquet and flavor. Not much nuance or depth, but easy to drink and pleasant. Another testament to America's ability to make cheap wine about as good as it can be. (1437 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 8/26/2016 & rated 87 points: Juicy and supple, easy but fresh, ripe fruit of pear and melon with a hint of pineapple, nice touch of savoury oak, overall a clean flavour profile, not as heavy as its alcoholic weight (14% ABV) would suggest, good length. A basic but competent Chardonnay, good value. In the BA lounge at JFK Terminal 7. (1693 views) | | | Tasted by Epic Tale on 8/14/2016 & rated 86 points: color: light golden yellow; nose: mild oak and a little vanilla; taste: light- to medium-bodied mouth feel, fruity apple taste with a touch of flint, medium-length finish with apple-oak flavors and some tannins; overall: tasty and complete New World chard, a hair better than just ordinary, ready now (Summer 2016), paired nicely with sauteed scallops. (1555 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 7/22/2016: Solid value, competent, with touches of class in both fruit and wine making that belie the $10 price tag
Oak evident but not overdone, distinctly new world, (1293 views) | | | Tasted by now_in_mi on 7/16/2016 & rated 80 points: Decent everyday Chardonnay. (1129 views) | | | Tasted by corkscrews on 7/9/2016 & rated 85 points: A nose of some citrus and spice, medium yellow in color. A medium to full bodied white, with apple, citrus, oak and spice on finish, average at best. www.winelx.com (1100 views) | | | Tasted by GasperTheWineGuy on 6/22/2016 & rated 82 points: Disappointed. Love thekr value reislings but their value chard is not worth it. Drinkable but not not much else. (1123 views) | | | Tasted by Bill and Tina on 5/23/2016 & rated 87 points: Good everyday Chardonnay .Always have a few in the cellar (1407 views) | | | Tasted by Jmph on 5/11/2016 & rated 88 points: Wine was easy to drink. Slightly gold in colour and hints of vanilla, this tastes like a slightly Oakes chardonnay. (1401 views) | | | Tasted by Breff on 5/7/2016 & rated 89 points: Fruity nose, apple notes, low to medium oak, well balanced, but with s bit of a bitter finish. (1267 views) | | | Tasted by MindMuse on 5/1/2016 & rated 86 points: At a blind tasting of eight wine geek selected under $11 Chardonnays, this finished third (my #4). It's a fine value, as most of this producer's wines are. (1332 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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