Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
White Wine
Wine Region
California
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
vintage
Current vintage
Alcohol
13%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
Current vintage
Product Description
The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a bright fruit profile of apples and melons. The mostly stainless steel fermentation provides the crisp character to the wine. Try this wine with pasta with cream sauce.
Profile
Grape Blended
88% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Semillon
Palate
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Colour
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Aroma
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Palate
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Wine Pairing
:Fish
:Seafood
:Spicy Food
:Vegetarian
Product details
WINEMAKER VINTAGE NOTES
• The 2012 vintage was fairly typical for eastern Washington and a much welcomed change from the cooler 2010 and 2011 vintages.
• Bud break started a little earlier than normal but cooler temperatures through the early summer delayed veraison slightly.
• A warming trend began in late July and dry conditions through mid-October were ideal for fruit ripening.
VINEYARDS
• Sourced 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 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.
• Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of vine growth.
• Warm, sunny days and cool evenings create ideal conditions for aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.
WINEMAKING
• Yeasts specifically designated for Sauvignon Blanc were used to initiate the three-week fermentation and release varietal aromas.
• Predominately stainless steel fermented to preserve Sauvignon Blanc’s delicate fruit character.
• 3% barrel fermentation for four months for added complexity.
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