Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021/22, Columbia Valley

Chateau Ste. Michelle put Washington State winemaking on the map when it opened in 1967. As the state’s oldest and most acclaimed winery, they have an extensive history that dates back to the repeal of prohibition. This wine is produced in Chateau Ste. Michelle’s dedicated white wine winery – and it’s a textbook example of the quality the region is capable of. Grapes are harvested from a valley east of the Cascade Range mountains, where sunny days and cool nights result in perfectly ripe grapes with refreshing acidity. Expect fresh citrus and apple flavours with subtle oak notes from barrel ageing. Its creamy texture makes it an ideal pairing for pan-seared halibut.