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Wijnhuis | Chateau Ste. Michelle |
|---|---|
Druivenrassen | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Wijnstreek | Columbia Valley |
Wijnstijl | Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon |
Alcoholgehalte | 13.5% |
Allergenen | Bevat sulfieten |
Wijnbeschrijving | Established in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape growing in Washington state. Chateau Ste. Michelle combines an ongoing dedication to research with a commitment to classic winemaking traditions. Winemaker Bob Bertheau takes advantage of the company’s vineyard research and innovative winemaking techniques to craft the highest quality wines. The portfolio includes Columbia Valley wines styled to bring out the varietal character of the region; Indian Wells wines from a collection of warmer vineyards; Single Vineyard wines that epitomize the terroir of the winery's best vineyards; Ethos Reserve the winery’s pinnacle tier; and Artist Series, a Bordeaux-style blend styled for power and longevity. The winery is best known for its Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Ste. Michelle wines are crafted at two facilities: The white wines are made at the Woodinville winery near Seattle and the red wines at the Canoe Ridge Estate winery in eastern Washington. |
With fruit-forward flavors of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry, as well as chocolate, leather, graphite, mint and dried herbs.
Washington Cabs are supple and velvety in texture, and pair beautifully with braised short ribs, veal chops, lamb shanks, roasted winter vegetables and, of course, burgers.
Cabernet Sauvignon leads the charge in Washington State—it is currently the most widely pl...
