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Grand Estates

2010 Columbia Valley Chardonnay

Columbia Crest Grand Estates 2010 Chardonnay hails from the renowned Columbia Valley, a region celebrated for its exceptional winegrowing conditions. This captivating white wine offers a harmonious balance, with a body that is medium, providing a pleasing mouthfeel. The acidity is bright and refreshing, ensuring a lively experience that invigorates the palate, while the fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing notes of ripe pear and crisp green apple. The wine is dry, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate a clean finish. With its delightful characteristics, this Chardonnay is wonderfully versatile, perfect for pairing with seafood dishes or enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


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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