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• joshwoodward wrote: 92 points

  June 30, 2009 - The beautiful deep golden color has me worried that this might be over the hill, and the sweetness on the nose has me worried this is going to be a typical ripe west coast oak bomb. All of these fears fade away when it hits my mouth. A burst of juicy acidity leads, followed by a medium-bodied refined pear and red apple fruit explosion, ending with a complex toasted almond finish that goes on for ages. The oak is completely in check and integrated into the other flavors, giving a faint butterscotch note. I've been really disappointed with Chardonnay lately, but this one saved the varietal for me. Chateau Ste Michelle is becoming a reliable value producer for me, especially the Indian Wells vineyard, which also makes a great Merlot. An excellent wine, still in its prime, and a steal for $20.

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• peternelson wrote: 90 points

  December 26, 2004 - Winery: Beaut. white frt/pear/pineapple notes with toasty well showing oak.“freesh pineapple, roasted almonds, lemon zest”

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• kbob wrote: 90 points

  December 15, 2004 - KHC: Vert clean, crisp and light for a Chardonnay.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2002
• Type White
• Producer Chateau Ste. Michelle
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Indian Wells
• Country USA
• Region Washington
• SubRegion Columbia Valley
• Appellation Columbia Valley
• UPC Code 088586659935

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• In Cellars 14 (22%)
• Consumed 50 (78%)

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