“ The popular Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer is a bright, refreshing medium-dry wine with inviting aromas of lychee nuts nutmeg and clove spice. This Gewürztraminer is nicely balanced between fruit and the grape’s natural crisp character, while still being lush. Try this rich wine with Thai food or any cuisine with a little “bite” to it.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Selected cool sites in the Columbia Valley yield bright, aromatic Gewurztraminer fruit. Most of the fruit is from the cooler Yakima Valley, where the extra hang time allows the spiciness of the variety to fully develop.
Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.
Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of vine growth.
