| Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
is one
of Washington
state's
oldest
and
most
prestigious
winery
offers
award-winning
wines
and
a tasting
experience
second
to none
at our
chateau
and
historic
grounds
near
Seattle.
Tradition,
innovation
and
the
highest
standards
are
the
essence
of
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle.
We
grow
our
own
grapes.
We
believe
in
using
the
finest
French
oak
barrels.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
winemakers
have
worked
and
learned
in
Europe.
And
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
wines
are
always
included
among
the
Top
Wines
of
the
World.
At
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery,
enjoying
great
wine
is
a
way
of
life-and
you
don't
have
to
be
an
expert.
Our
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
Vintage
Reserve
Club
and
winery
tours
and
tastings
will
help
you
learn
more
about
this
venerable
passion.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2001
Indian
Wells
Chardonnay
The
2001
Indian
Wells
Chardonnay
displays
aromas
of
sweet
lemon,
lime,
baked
apple
and
hints
of
mineral.
The
structure
of
the
wine
is
elegant
and
well
balanced
with
flavors
of
pear,
citrus
and
toasty
oak.
Silky
texture,
rich
flavor
and
long
aftertaste
make
this
wine
a
great
food
accompaniment.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2001
Cold
Creek
Chardonnay
The
2001
Cold
Creek
Chardonnay
displays
the
classic
ripe
apple
and
pear
aroma
characteristics
and
rich
fruit
flavor
that
have
distinguished
this
vineyard
for
over
25
years.
Secondary
aromas
of
spice,
citrus,
mineral
and
toasted
hazelnuts
are
also
exhibited.
The
wine
has
a
viscous
mouth
feel,
a
well-defined
structure,
and
a
long
silky
finish.
This
wine
is
delicious
now,
but
will
continue
to
develop
additional
complexity
and
richness
for
the
next
10
years.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2001
Chardonnay
Canoe
Ridge
Vineyard
The
warm
growing
conditions
of
the
2001
vintage
resulted
in
aromatic
and
richly
flavored
Chardonnay
at
Canoe
Ridge
Vineyard.
The
wine
shows
dominant
aromas
of
pear,
apple
and
toasty
oak
accented
with
hints
of
butterscotch,
sweet
lime,
vanilla
and
baking
spice.
The
mouth
feel
is
rich
and
the
finish
is
long
and
silky.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2000
Sauvignon
Blanc,
Horse
Heaven
Vineyard
This
is
another
great
vintage
for
the
Horse
Heaven
Vineyard.
The
forward
aromas
are
focused
on
lime,
grapefruit
zest
and
pear.
Barrel
fermentation
adds
a
subtle
spicy
oak
note
and
rounds
out
the
texture
of
the
rich
wine.
The
bright
acidity
of
this
cool
vintage
gives
the
wine
an
appealing
crispness
and
long
fresh
aftertaste.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2000
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Cold
Creek
Vineyard
Aromas
of
cedar
and
vanilla
lead
to
flavors
of
deep
black
cherry,
plum,
blackberry
and
spice.
This
is
a
concentrated,
dense
Cabernet
with
a
lingering
toasty
finish.
Powerful
and
balanced,
this
Cab
has
great
ageability.
Chateau
Ste.
Michelle
Winery
2000
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Canoe
Ridge
Estate
Aromas
of
ripe
black
cherry
and
blackberry
are
accented
by
hints
of
leather
and
cedar.
On
the
palate
this
Cabernet
delivers
cherry
and
chocolate
flavors
with
round,
soft
tannins.
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