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Unoaked Chardonnay

2011 Columbia Valley Chardonnay

Chateau Ste. Michelle Unoaked Chardonnay is a delightful white wine hailing from the renowned Columbia Valley region. This vibrant Chardonnay showcases a refreshing profile with a light body, offering crisp and mouthwatering acidity that invigorates the palate. With a medium fruit intensity, it presents lovely notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, harmoniously balanced with a delicate mineral backbone. The wine is crafted in an unoaked style, allowing the pure essence of the varietal to shine through without the influence of barrels, resulting in a clean and fruit-forward experience. This delightful Chardonnay is an excellent choice for those seeking a food-friendly companion for light dishes or simply a bright sip on a warm day.

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

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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