Country: US / Cold Creek Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Washington
Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle / Columbia Valley (WA)
Powerful scents of toast and buttered popcorn dominate the nose, but once in the mouth the wine shows some grip and depth. For those who love the buttery style of Chardonnay, this will be hard to beat at this price. Traces of apple and pear fruit show in the midpalate, and the wine lingers gracefully into a full-bodied finish.