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Un-Oaked Chardonnay
This Chardonnay offers fruit-forward apple and pear aromas with a hint of lemon citrus leading into a balanced crispness and creaminess on the palate. The lingering finish is of lush fruit. A lighter style designed for immediate enjoyment, this Chardonnay perfectly captures the varietal intensity indicative of Columbia Valley wines.
Two Vines Merlot
Fermentation lasted 7-10 days on the skins, with a twice-daily pumpover regime. The wine aged 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Cabernet Franc (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
contributed balance and softness to the final blend.
Chateau Ste. Michelle *Dry* Riesling
A cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the freshness and bright fruit qualities of this wine.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling
Dr Ernst Loosen from the Mosel in Germany flies to Washington three to four times a year to make this exceptional Riesling. In 2002 for the third year in a row this prestigious wine has made it into Wine Spectators top 100.
White peach, mandarin orange and fresh apricot aromas characteristic of Washington state Rieslings, melded with the crisp apple, mineral, floral notes and lively acidity associated with German Rieslings.
Col Solaire Premium Red
Using gravity, the wine was racked into 80% new,
20% one-year-old French oak barrels and racked
periodically throughout barrel aging for a total of 22
months. Many flights of wine were tasted before
Antinori’s and Chateau Ste. Michelle’s wine making team settled on a blend that ultimately represented less than 5% of the wine made specifically for Col Solaire.
Snoqualmie Syrah
After crushing, extraction begins with a 48-hour cold soak on the skins. Fermentation is initiated with twice-daily gentle pumpovers to complete extraction of color, lush flavors, and tannins. After 6 days, the wine is pressed off the skins into stainless steel fermenters and is inoculated for ML fermentation. Wine was aged 10 months in French and American oak barrels
Snoqualmie Sauvignon Blanc
After a gentle pressing, the fresh fruit juice was inoculated with Prise de Mousse yeast to initiate a 13-day fermentation in refrigerated stainless steel tanks. The style of this Sauvignon Blanc showcases pure varietal expression of Washington state fruit. for 24 months.
Stimson Estate Chardonnay
This fruit-forward, juicy Chardonnay is loaded with ripe apple and pear aromatics with tropical nuances. Crisp acidity is balanced nicely with a hint of toasty oak.
Stimson Estate Merlot
This Merlot is a lighter style, fruit-forward wine showcasing flavors of cherries and cola with a slight earthy note. Cabernet Franc is blended in to soften and add a berry character.