“The warmth of the Wahluke Slope consistently produces
Chardonnays with an appealing tropical fruit character.
The 2005 Indian Wells Chardonnay is no exception. The wine
delivers pineapple and mango aromas along with hints of fresh
red apples and ripe apricots. The 2005 version has slightly better
acidity than previous vintages and gives the wine a nice crisp
balance to go along with the tropical characters. A perfect wine
with scallops, scampi or pasta with slightly richer sauces.”
-Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
Current Vintage Fact Sheet, Acclaim, and Past Vintages
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- 90 pts. and "Smart Buy" Wine Spectator (2005 Vintage)
- "Very easy to drink" Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine (2005 Vintage)
- 90 pts. Wine Spectator (2004 Vintage)
- A majority of this Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards
throughout Washington’s Wahluke Slope.
- 9% of the blend is from our Cold Creek Vineyard, right over the
Umtanum Ridge from the Columbia River and Wahluke Slope.
- The Wahluke Slope is a warm region with an intense
growing season.
- The region’s warm days cause the grapes to assert sweet citrus
and tropical characteristics, while the cool nights promote
good structure, balance and flavor intensity.
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