The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.” – Galileo Galilei. Jonté shines like the sun: vibrant beams of grapefruit, passionfruit, and lemongrass dance on the palate; bright and carefree.

Planted in 1973, the south-facing Cold Creek Vineyard is a warm, dry site with high heat accumulation. This Cabernet has broad-shouldered structure, concentrated fruit characters and deep color.

This wine shows the classic Horse Heaven Hills flavors of ripe dark cherries with elegant, fine tannins and layers of complexity.

Notes of black cherry and spice are wrapped around beautifully elegant structure and a refined finish. A combination 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc make up this ‘Jazzy’ blend for our artist Jazz Brown. Enjoy his art and our wine!

THE ART OF WINE
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Artist Series red blend celebrates the inspired collaboration between artisan winemaking and fine art. The 2019 vintage labels showcase artist Jazz Brown, an autodidact who uses acrylic paint to create vivid expressive compositions. Described as a philosophical painter, Jazz Brown’s artistic approach presents intense vibration through contrasting hues, shapes, and textures. He is inspired by both the Minimalism art movement and the Bebop jazz offspring from the 1960s. Brown describes his technique as “consciousnesses on canvas.”

Planted in the early 1970s, Cold Creek is one of Washington State's oldest and most acclaimed vineyards. Character builds season after season in the growth rings of the old woody vines. This Chardonnay is decadent with ripe fruit intensity and a unique old-vine signature.

Planted in the 1970s, Cold Creek is one of Washington's oldest and most acclaimed vineyards. Character builds season after season in the growth rings of the old woody vines. Ripe fruit intensity, followed by a crisp finish with a unique old-vine signature.

This stunning vineyard sits on a south-facing, wine-swept slope high above the Columbia River. The vines are planted in soils of flood deposits that are more than 10,000 years old. Heat throughout the growing season is moderated by the strong wind patterns while cool nights provide optimum conditions for flavor development. Classic Chardonnay with stone fruit and citrus character in a balanced and fresh style.

Delicate and delectable, this wine is remarkably elegant. Pomegranate aromas with forest moss undertones are chased by vibrant acidity. A tip-toe of gentle, seamless tannins keeps this wine fresh to the last drop.

By combing naturally vibrant and fruity Barbera with intrinsically rich and decadent Syrah, we are able to capture the best of both worlds in a truly special combination. The Horse Heaven Hills AVA lends its influence to yield a wine that is both graceful and exuberant, and has unmatched versatility.

No way, Gamay? We sought out one of the few Washington Gamay plantings, Carousel Vineyard, to bring you this lively, fruity Gamay. This wine saw carbonic fermentation in a concrete pyramid, and was blended with some whole cluster stainless steel fermented Gamay for the ideal blend.

The 2015 vintage was the warmest and earliest on record, however our cool Harvest evenings kept the natural acidity intact, so all of the lush, ripe fruit has a tight framework. Dark cherry fruit, ripe berry notes, and a long seamless mouthfeel define this wine.

Grapes sourced for this elegant dry-style Gewurtztraminer are from vineyards in the cooler Yakima Valley. Aromas of pink grapefruit, linden and ginger linger in the glass. The wine was primarily fermented in neutral oak for 5 months to offer a luscious velvety palate with hints of coriander and clove.

Kara Koh, Winemaker

Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite varietals to work with. The fruit’s aromatics can range from dark blueberry and ripe raspberry to leafy, herbaceous notes and bell pepper. Enjoy the various complexities this wine has to offer. Cheers!

This Rhone-style white wine offers superb freshness and crisp acidity. The majority was stainless steel fermented to highlight flavors of blood orange and white flowers. Some wine from neutral barrel was blended in, providing some body and texture. Enjoy!

Enjoy the delicate flavors and texture, brought to you by patience. The Yakima Valley region’s sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes. The season produced white wines with varietal character and bright vibrancy.