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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2020 (based on 8 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.1 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 74 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by joeltreisman on 8/15/2022: Not very good. (630 views) | | | Tasted by Msheets38 on 12/26/2021 & rated 86 points: Medium lemon in color with moderate intensity. Bruised yellow apple, pear, shale and a hint of toast. Medium body, medium plus acid and moderate finish. 86/100 (853 views) | | | Tasted by Dbh555 on 11/24/2021: For party (889 views) | | | Tasted by Lord Marc on 5/27/2021 & rated 88 points: Average, medium bodied. (1126 views) | | | Tasted by Winegardengirl on 3/11/2021 & rated 88 points: Nice oak notes (1158 views) | | | Tasted by richshoes on 10/18/2020 & rated 88 points: Not as good as first time, think last time I hadn’t had a Chardonnay in such a long time, it totally filled the craving. A little more watery and less concentrated this time...better chilled...lemon, hibiscus, grapefruit and citrus (955 views) | | | Tasted by Sakuras on 10/12/2020: Pairs well with creamy sauces (677 views) | | | Tasted by richshoes on 9/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Thought this was your classic New World Chardonnay but in a good way...big open, nice mouthfeel and structure...butterscotch and caramel with lemon and grapefruit (784 views) | | | Tasted by sid_loves_wine on 1/24/2020 & rated 90 points: Smells nice; tastefully buttery and nutty without overpowering the honeydew notes. Palate is lacking in energy and depth, but still has lovely character, not bad for $10. Simple and oaky; I'd say if you're looking to scratch the buttery chard itch, its a great way to do so without spending much or worrying about imbalanced wine. But, I also think a few dollars more will net much more intense whites. (1388 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 10/22/2019 & rated 88 points: Exactly what you hope for in a $10 Chardonnay from Costco. Soft, oaky chardonnay with a little butterscotch, baked apple, and spice. Went great with halibut and capers (1455 views) | | | Tasted by motherofgallons on 10/1/2019 & rated 90 points: The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like diacetyl (butter), biscuity, bready, pineapple and lemon. It tastes like diacetyl (butter), pineapple, apple, vanilla, oak, medium toast, walnut, biscuity, bready and lemon. The body is medium. The wine has silky texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.
Really delicious straight from the bottle. Only had a tiny taste, want to try again more in-depth. Much better than the 2017. (1257 views) | | | Tasted by Zac&Jill on 9/23/2019: No nose, no taste, falls flat (1286 views) | | | Tasted by Dianemichael on 9/14/2019: Good (1236 views) | | | Tasted by Tiderunner22 on 5/20/2019 & rated 87 points: Smooth medium bodied wine with pleasant oak notes. Fruit flavors, acidity and oak all in balance. Good QPR at under $10. (1305 views) | | | Tasted by ivanuk on 5/17/2019 & rated 88 points: Oaky notes (955 views) | | | Tasted by Lmsw on 4/12/2019: Enjoyed (1189 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 4/3/2019 & rated 87 points: Nice, easy drinking Chardonnay. Over delivers for the price. (1095 views) | | | Tasted by maxima on 2/22/2019 & rated 85 points: Léger et surtout aqueux, mauvais. (1792 views) | | | Tasted by Pvawine on 12/24/2018 & rated 88 points: Nice bottle to have with fish and chips or light meal..........enjoyed, but nothing to write home about.....................had on Xmas eve 2018 (1087 views) | | | Tasted by Double-A on 10/2/2018 & rated 88 points: Exotic milled lumber nose. Medium-bodied, spicy and savoury palate. Toasty finish.
3.5/5 (1653 views) | | | Tasted by daver852 on 9/26/2018 & rated 87 points: Thought this was okay. Medium yellow color, faint nose. Neither overly fruity nor oaky, a bit tart, medium-bodied, smooth finish. No glaring defects, not very complex, but pleasant drinking. Tastes like Chardonnay. A cut above bottom shelf. Sells for around $10 where I live, and quality is commensurate with that price. You might do better, but could do a lot worse. (1369 views) | | | Tasted by ZRV on 9/20/2018 & rated 84 points: Light crispy and refreshing (1206 views) | | | Tasted by Jac jr on 7/29/2018 & rated 81 points: Great (1486 views) | | | Tasted by VeniVidiVini on 7/23/2018 & rated 86 points: My mom and sis had half a bottle and left the rest overnight in the fridge. What I tasted on that second day was miles better than when we first opened it. So we bought a case and plan to cellar it for a year! I doubt many at the bargain-warehouse-type retailers where this wine is being sold would advocate that approach, but I think it will pay off. Honestly, my review of the 1-day-open bottle surprised me: it had a lot of that characteristic buttered toast that good Burgundy shows, as one other user noted, and the bare acidity and fruit mellowed just enough. (1276 views) | | | Tasted by agodea on 7/22/2018 & rated 81 points: Apple and acid. Good everyday wine. (803 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By David Lawrason
WineAlign (4/20/2018)
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay, Columbia Valley white) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (4/19/2018)
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| 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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