Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc

TASTING NOTES Stainless steel fermentation makes this a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine offers bright fruit character of melons and herbs. This wine is a favorite with oysters. Bob Bertheau Head Winemaker VINTAGE The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington state. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest. Overall 2015 saw optimal ripening across varieties and yielded outstanding wines throughout the region. VINEYARDS Sourced from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley including our Horse Heaven Vineyard. Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually. Warm sunny days and cool evenings create ideal conditions for aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes. WINEMAKING Yeasts specifically designated for Sauvignon Blanc were used to initiate the three-week fermentation and