Here at Chateau Ste. Michelle there's usually a story behind every wine. Our newest release— the 2006 Nellie's Garden Dry Rose—is especially interesting in that it embodies what happens when the talents of our red and white winemaking teams converge on a single wine. While most Chateau Ste. Michelle wines are either created by one team or the other, both teams had a hand in crafting this Dry Rose:
 "We received the Syrah fruit at our Canoe Ridge Estate red wine facility where Joshua Maloney, our Red Winemaker, gave it just enough skin contact for the perfect color. Then we drained the juice off the skins and turned it over to our Woodinville white wine cellar, where we cold fermented most of the juice like a white to keep all those fresh fruit and floral aromas. The wine shows beautiful fruit aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, raspberry with subtle spice notes. It's ideal for spring and summer barbecues. I like to call it the perfect 'deck wine'," explains Head Winemaker Bob Bertheau. Last year's Syrah Rose was such a huge hit with our Vintage Reserve Club members that it inspired our winemakers to make this wine available to a larger audience-you may even see it in a store near you!
You can find the 2006 Nellie's Garden Dry Rose online, at our winery, and in select wine shops around the country. We've also released some other exciting wines in the last two months. Read on to find out the rest.
Other News and Events
Winemaker Dinner - Argosy Cruises
Join Chateau Ste. Michelle's Red Winemaker Joshua Maloney for a special Winemaker's Dinner onboard the Royal Argosy from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2007. Tour the breathtaking Puget Sound while enjoying a five-course meal specially paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle wines. The cost is $104 per person, all inclusive. Reservations are required. Reserve online.
Col Solare Grand Opening
The elegant new Col Solare winery held its Grand Opening for trade and media guests in Benton City, Washington on April 12th, 2007. Col Solare is a partnership between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Italy's famed Antinori Family. Italian for “Shining Hill,” Col Solare unites two viticultural and winemaking cultures with a shared goal of producing Washington's best Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine. Later this spring, visitors will be invited to see the winery by appointment only. Visit the new Col Solare website to learn more about the partnership and the winery at www.colsolare.com
Upcoming Concert Schedule Release
The Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert series is just around the corner. Many of you already know that Harry Connick Jr. will be kicking off the season with his concert at 7pm on Saturday, June 2. Want to know who else will be taking the stage this year? Look for our complete list of concerts to be announced April 30th. And don't delay-there's still time to join our wineclub and get access to the Summer Concert Series Presale.
Riesling Rendezvous - Club Member Discount
Esteemed Riesling producer and ambassador Dr. Ernst Loosen has teamed up with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to host a three-day inaugural event featuring panel tastings, workshops and food pairings June 24-26. The cost is $700 per person. We've arranged a special $100 discount so our wine club members pay only $600 per person--join today and get the discount!
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Washington Wine Highway
Experience wines from 70 of the state's top wineries while sampling foods from some of the best restaurants. Chateau Ste. Michelle is the proud host of the 2nd Annual Washington Wine Highway this Memorial Day weekend, May 26 and May 27. Ticket prices are $65 a day per person or $110 per person for a two-day pass.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Near You
Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Italy meets Washington Lombardi's - Issaquah, WA
Come experience wine from both worlds! Wines from Italy and Washington will be paired with selected dishes as you learn about each from Chateau Ste. Michelle's own David Rosenthal and Antinori's Aldo Reffinelli. Cost is $40 per person and reservations are required. Call 425-653-2261 to reserve your spot today.
Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m.
John Sarich Wine & Food Pairing Demo
- Bellevue, WA Whole Foods
Join Chateau Ste. Michelle's very own culinary director for a three-course meal and instruction on wine and food pairing. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are required. Call 425-462-1400 ext.0 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, May 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wine Tasting at Cellar 46° - Mercer Island, WA
Looking for a great place to sample wines and relax with friends? Come celebrate Cellar 46° grand opening with a complementary wine tasting event. For more information call 206-407-3016.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Guest Services
P.S. Don't forget to visit our online wine shop to find our newest releases and keep an eye on our website to find the latest information on all of our upcoming concerts and events.
Join our Wine Club by April 22nd and get access to the Summer Concert Series Presale!
Vintage Reserve Club members receive premium Washington wines delivered direct to their home or business. They also get the chance to purchase tickets to our Summer Concert Series one day ahead of the general public. Be sure to join by April 22nd to ensure you're notified of the pre-sale.
Join today for access!
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