Extended Lees Contact (XLC) is a modern interpretation of classic, Old World, dry-style Riesling. This wine is crafted in an upright oak cask and aged for 22 months on the full lees (spent yeast). In keeping with Germany’s Grosses Gewächs “GG” designation, this is a dry wine from distinctive vineyards.”

Our 2018 Block Nine Merlot plays with a chip on its shoulder! It’s a perfect example of why Merlot from Washington State is so distinctively delicious! The palate is dense and richly textured due to signature mouth-filling tannins. Alluring layers of sweet cherry compote and mocha round out the palate.

Petit Verdot is a tiny grape, characterized by its focused color and tannins. Picked toward the end of harvest, the wine aged in barrels for 18 months. Give it some time to develop and reveal its intense structure and intricate layers of violets, anise, cacao and minerality. Cheers!

This is one of my favorite wines to create. This Horse Heaven Hills AVA and Cabernet Sauvignon are a flawless match. The heat of the day brings out vibrant fruit characteristics, cool nights unsure extensive complexity through long ripening, and sandy, powdery soils lead to a unique combination of weight and silky smoothness.

This wine is a labor of love that requires months of tasting hundreds of individual barrels of Chardonnay. Fermented with 100% natural, uninoculated yeast and aged 10 months in French oak, Ethos is crafted in an elegant style designed to entice your sense and captivate your spirit.

For my very first Limited Release white wine I had the pleasure of sourcing from old vines in the cooler Yakima Valley AVA. By blending wine fermented in barrel with wine from concrete and stainless-steel tanks, I found a balance of complexity and vibrancy, with a rich textured finish.

Jonte tells the true story of a cooler 2019 vintage, bursting with juicy grapefruit, key lime and minerality that dances on the palate. Subtle notes of mango and guava add richness and balance the lively acidity. Five percent barrel ferment lends texture and depth.

This sparkling wine is produced using the traditional Champagne method. The aromas hint at powdered sugar, stone fruits and slate with a crisp apple finish on the palate. Enjoy this 2016 Luxe with lovely thick mousse!

Supple texture, remarkable depth and complex flavors are the hallmarks of Eroica XLC. Extended Lees Contact (XLC) is a modern interpretation of classic, Old World, dry-style Riesling. In keeping with Germany’s Grosses Gewächs “GG” designation, this is a dry wine sourced from distinctive vineyards.

"The best vintages often produce wines which can only be described in seemingly contradictory language. Our 2018 Mourvèdre is rounded and approachable yet it is densely layered with structure. The palate is lush and ripe yet there is freshness and great complexity."
Tristan Butterfield, Winemaker

The fates aligned for the 2018 vintage and Indian Wells Vineyard Syrah. Growing conditions and fermentation went exactly as planned to create a wine that perfectly represents the rare combination of vibrancy, delicacy, and luscious fruitiness producted by only this vineyard and this vintage.

The 2018 vintage provided an immaculate backdrop of warm summer sun and cool fall nights. Combine that with hand crafted artistry and extreme attention to detail, and you have the perfect example of what makes Washington State and Chateau Ste. Michelle truly special.

Elements of Peach & Ginger intermingle with crisp white blend made from our renowned Riesling grapes. A decadent white blend packed with flavors of fresh, ripe peaches and just the right amount of ginger spice. Yumminess in a glass! Grape Wine with Natural Flavors; Average Analysis per 5oz Calories 90, Carb 3.9g, Protein 0.0g, Fat 0.0g

We craft our Columbia Valley Cabernet to highlight concentrated Washington red fruit in an accessible style. This is an inviting Cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food.

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Specially selected and carefully aged, this premier Red Blend highlights warm-weather vineyards with a robust palate of boysenberry and biscotti.

Decadent flavors of boysenberry pie with chocolate notes show off the deep, dark yet complex flavors of this variety. This year’s version is a great blend of Indian Wells Vineyard with our own sites of Canoe Ridge Estate and Cold Creek.

One of the top 10 most planted grape varietals in the world, Grenache is an exciting varietal to work with. This 100% Grenache showcases aromas of strawberry, raspberry and spice. The silky tannins and dark fruit lend a generous roundness to the wine, leading to a soft, supple finish.

Walla Walla Red is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Tempranillo and Viognier. Aged in 41% new French oak, this supple wine carries notes of blackberry, spice, anise and clove seamlessly throughout the palate. The silky texture and delicate finish showcase the unique terroir of Walla Walla. Enjoy!