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Columbia Valley Chardonnay

Decompression Chardonnay from Columbia Valley is an exceptional white wine that embodies elegance and complexity. This medium-bodied Chardonnay boasts a crisp and lively acidity, offering a refreshing yet balanced backdrop to its prominent fruit characteristics. With bright notes of green apple and pear, the wine also shows subtle hints of tropical fruit and a touch of oak, which adds a layer of sophistication. The fruit intensity is beautifully pronounced, making each sip a delightful experience. It's a perfect companion for seafood dishes or light, creamy pastas, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that dance gracefully on the palate. With its well-crafted profile, Decompression Chardonnay stands out as a testament to the renowned winegrowing region of Columbia Valley.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Grilled Halibut

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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