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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Nose: honeydew melon, ripe pineapple and honeysuckle at first. Then a touch of citrus.

Palate: More melon and pineapple. The floral notes are a bit less pronounced than on the nose. There is some vanilla and a bit of butter, suggesting the use of oak, but it doesn't overpower the fruit. Acidity is medium. It straddles the stylistic line between an oaky Chardonnay and a more acidic, fruit-driven Chardonnay.

Overall: A well-made, tasty, easy-sipping wine. It's not super complex, but the flavors are balanced and the price is decent for the quality. I've yet to have any bad wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle. Yes, they are a large producer making primarily inexpensive wines. But the quality is usually good for the price and the wines don't taste syrupy or fake, suggesting Chateau Ste. Michelle sticks more to tradition and doesn't go overboard with the high residual sugar, artificial colors, and artificial flavors that you often find in cheap California wines.

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