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Grand Vin

Columbia Valley Chardonnay

The Chateau Ste. Michelle Grand Vin Chardonnay from Columbia Valley exudes elegance and finesse. This white wine showcases a medium-full body with a bright and lively acidity that keeps your palate refreshed with each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering a delightful symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. The wine strikes a perfect balance with its notable tannins providing structure without overpowering, culminating in a dry finish that leaves you craving another glass.

Tasting notes:

Apple Pie

Butter

Vanilla

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Roasted Salmon, Grilled Salmon

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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