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Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Chardonnay Washington 2005

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Winery:
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Region:
USA > Oregon > Columbia Valley
Type:
White Wine
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User Tags:  lively, balance, green apple, tangerine, tangy, mouthful, lime, smokey 


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Chardonnay is America's most popular grape and with good reason. Made in styles that range from steely, mineral laced wines with crisp green apple fruit to wines that are buttery, rich, and laden with tropical fruits, there is a Chardonnay that will appeal to every palate. Chardonnay is most closely associated with France's Burgundy region and California's Northern valleys though it has proven successful around the globe.

Winemakers Notes

“ As the pinnacle of Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay, my vision for Ethos is old world complexity and elegance with concentrated Washington fruit. Sourced predominately from our vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate, the 2005 Ethos Chardonnay shows the delicacy of Canoe Ridge Estate fruit, but with complexity from natural fermentation. Aromas and flavors of green apple, lemon and toasted hazelnuts lead to a soft, elegant, restrained finish. Serve this with foods that aren’t too complicated, like grilled fish, as the wine truly wants to be the star of the meal… so let it! With this third vintage read more...

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Wine Advocate ReviewRated 91My favorite of the four here is the 2005 Chardonnay Ethos, a barrel selection of the best Canoe Ridge and Cold Creek Vineyard fruit. A third of the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts in 60% new French oak and remained on its lees for eight months. It has the most expressive aromatics, a broad, full-flavored palate, and a smooth texture. It will drink well over the next 3-5 years.


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