Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2022

Going back a bit to revisiting some of the early wines I drank while learning and diving into the world of wine. 

This is an affordable bottle of wine that is readily available at most grocery stores. 

Some oak on the nose, but not overpoweringly so. Lots of apple and pear aromas along with some white pepper, nectarine and almost notes of flour. Some baking spice.

On the palate, it exhibits fair balance with a nice brighter texture and moderate oak. The flavors match aromas of baking spices, baked apples and pears, hints of lemon curd with a splash of lime zest. 

Nothing really jumps out of the glass at you, so it's a moderate, nice wine. A solid options for everyday enjoyment and welcomingly, not over woody or creamy. Thankfully, they allowed this wine to keep some acid.  

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