Reviews & Ratings

2005 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay "Indian Wells"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Indian Wells"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 40,000

KWG Score: 89.1 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: March 24, 2007

Wine Review: This producer consistently produces Very Good wine at this tier. The bouquet of this wine is a bit shy. On the palate, the wine has slight vanilla and oak flavors. The mouthfeel is slightly creamy. The finish is slightly dry. The bottom line is this wine is very nice and well proportioned. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: "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."

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