Description
Chateau Ste Michelle Limited Release Red Blend
Vintage
The 2017 growing season was cooler and crop yields were significantly lower in comparison to the past two vintages. The lower temperatures delayed ripening and helped to retain fresh fruit aromatics and mouthwatering acidity. Despite cold winter conditions, 2017 gave us concentrated wines with classic Washington state character.
Vineyard
Vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean. Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation. The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
Winemaking
Ripe grapes were destemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity. Gentle pumpovers during fermentation were used to extract color and flavor and produce soft, supple tannins. Aged 14 months in American and French oak, 32% new.
Tasting Notes
The nose begins with bing cherry and just a touch of vanilla crème. On the palate the darker fruits interplay with a hint of spearmint and tea with a full, yet soft finish. Crafted to be interesting and complex enough to fit into our family of red wines while still making its own elegant statement.
Chateau Ste Michelle Limited Release Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:
- APPEARANCE: Garent
- AROMA: Bing cherry and just a touch of vanilla crème
- TASTE: Darker fruits interplay with a hint of spearmint and tea
- FINISH: Soft and elegant
- ABV: 13.5%
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