Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc

Description

TASTING NOTES Stainless steel fermentation makes this a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine offers bright fruit character of melons and herbs. This wine is a favorite with oysters. Bob Bertheau, Head WinemakerVINTAGEThe 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington state.Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest.Overall, 2015 saw optimal ripening across varieties and yielded outstanding wines throughout the region.VINEYARDSSourced from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, including our Horse Heaven Vineyard.Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 68 inches of rainfall annually.Warm, sunny days and cool evenings create ideal conditions for aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.WINEMAKINGYeasts specifically designated for Sauvignon Blanc were used to initiate the three-week fermentation and release varietal aromas.Stainless steel fermented to preserve Sauvignon Blancs delicate fruit character – Chateau Ste. Michelle