Primarily Canoe Ridge Estate and Cold Creek vineyard fruit, the wine was 100% sur lie aged for 9 months in 100% French oak (36% new, 60% 1-year-old and 4% 2-year-old barrels). This has lovely oak aromas of toasted oak, poached pear, butter and nutmeg. There are flavors of pear, crème brûlée, golden delicious and a long and lingering finish. This is rock solid. 1800 cases produced. (Best 2015-2022) - December, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2022
- Estimated Value: $40
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Columbia Valley
- Importer: Chateau Ste. Michelle