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There is so much going on with the Reserve Chardonnay. It is rich and ripe
with concentrated, multi-layered fruit flavors. The wine shows aromas
of pear, hazelnut and spicy toasty oak. After ten months of aging in
our favorite French oak barrels, we tasted over 100 individual
Chardonnay lots to pick out the best lots for the Reserve Chardonnay
blend… it truly represents the best of the varietal and the best of the
vintage at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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- The 2002 growing season began cool, then warm temperatures (mid
to high 90’s) put the crop ahead of schedule in some areas.
- Harvest began as early as September 9, but as cool weather hit in
late September activity slowed down, allowing fruit to mature and
intensify flavors.
- Fruit with small berries and well-balanced flavors characterized the
vintage.
- Chardonnay grapes from Cold Creek Vineyard (52%) and Indian
Wells Vineyard (46%) provided the backbone of this wine, giving
the wine complexity and depth.
- 92 pts. Wine Spectator (2000 Vintage)
- 90 pts. Wine Spectator (1999 Vintage)
- 92 pts. Wine Spectator (1997 Vintage)
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Washington Chardonnay
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