Reviews & Ratings

2006 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $13

Cases produced: 396,825

KWG Score: 86.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: February 22, 2008

Wine Review: This entry level Chard from Château Ste. Michelle is a very nice option for the money. This wine opens with a light lemon bouquet. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is round and has pleasant fruit driven light lemon flavors. The finish is dry and refreshing. This is a nice everyday Chardonnay that will appeal too many and with pair nicely with a light fish like sole. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: "My goal vintage after vintage is to make the Columbia Valley Chardonnay a pleasurable, food-friendly Chardonnay. This 2006 bottling is a fresh, soft Chardonnay with appealing sweet citrus fruit character with subtle oak nuances. I work with vineyard lots from all over the Columbia Valley to make this a complex, interesting wine. This is a versatile food wine that can work with many foods including chicken, pork and white sauce pastas." Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker

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