
Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay - Chateau Ste. MichelleIn the glass, the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay from Chateau Ste. Michelle reveals a bright golden yellow color. The first nose of the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay flatters with nuances of quince, apples and nashi pear. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. On the palate, the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay from Chateau Ste. Michelle opens wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic. On the tongue, this well-balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. With its present fruit acidity, the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay reveals itself exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this youthful white wine from the Washington wine-growing region finally inspires with good length. Once again, hints of pear and quince show. Vinification of the Chateau Ste. Michelle Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay The balanced Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay from the USA is a single-varietal wine, pressed from the Chardonnay grape variety. After harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay from Chateau Ste. Michelle This white wine from the USA should best be enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to chickpea curry, potato pan with salmon or pasta with sausage dumplings.