Our Columbia Valley Chardonnay is crafted in a fresh, soft style with juicy citrus and apple fruit character with subtle spice and oak nuances. We blend Chardonnay grapes from vineyards throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley to create this complex yet approachable, food-friendly style.

50% sur lie aged for 5 months in a mix of neutral oak and 5% new oak for added complexity. 50% stainless steel tank fermented Chardonnay was added to the blend to make a fresh style of Chardonnay.

Established in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape growing in Washington state. The winery owns 3,500 acres in the Columbia Valley of eastern Washington, including Horse Heaven, Canoe Ridge Estate and Cold Creek vineyards. Chateau Ste. Michelle’s award-winning wines can be found in all 50 states and more than 100 countries worldwide.

Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive
just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Warm, sunny days and cool evenings create ideal conditions for aroma and flavour development in the ripening grapes. Our northerly latitude provides an extra hour of sunlight and heat during the peak of the growing season creating intense fruit flavors.

This wine is a showstopper with chicken or seafood.