American Wine Society National Tasting Project 2020
Expanding and Exciting! AVAs of Washington
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Washington Wine Country 70.9 - 78.7 55.2 - 70.5 47.3 - 54.7 39.4 - 46.9 31.5 - 39.4 27.6 - 31.5 23.7 - 27.6 19.7 - 23.6 15.8 - 19.7 13.8 - 15.7 11.9 - 13.8 9.9 - 11.8 7.9 - 9.8 5.9 - 7.9 4.0 - 5.9 2.0 - 3.9 2.0 & Less (Inches) Washington State Department of Commerce
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Columbia Valley AVA Established 1984 U.S. Geological Survey
Columbia Valley AVA
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Columbia Valley AVA 2018 Grape Production Cab. Sauv Chardonnay Riesling Merlot Syrah Other Red Vincent Williams Other White Statistics from the Washington State Wine Commission
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Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut Columbia Valley AVA Méthode Champenoise AVA: Columbia Valley Vintage: NV Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Alcohol: 11.5% Sugar: 1.52g/100mL “ Delicate aromas of green apple, bright citrus notes with a persistent bubble and balanced acidity. Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut is the perfect accompaniment for a wide array of foods.” — Paula Eakin, Winemaker
Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut Columbia Valley AVA Méthode Champenoise AVA: Columbia Valley Vintage: NV Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Alcohol: 11.5% Sugar: 1.52g/100mL “ Delicate aromas of green apple, bright citrus notes with a persistent bubble and balanced acidity. Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut is the perfect accompaniment for a wide array of foods.” — Paula Eakin, Winemaker
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Various Vintage: 2017 Grapes: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Syrah, 1% Mourvedre, .6% each Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Grenache Alcohol: 13.5% “We craft our Columbia Valley Cabernet to highlight concentrated Washington red fruit in an accessible style. This is an inviting Cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food. Enjoy it with beef tenderloin or pasta.” - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Various Vintage: 2017 Grapes: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon 7% Syrah, 1% Mourvedre .6% Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Grenache Alcohol: 13.5% “We craft our Columbia Valley Cabernet to highlight concentrated Washington red fruit in an accessible style. This is an inviting Cab with plenty of complexity and structure with silky tannins. It’s also very versatile with food. Enjoy it with beef tenderloin or pasta.” - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Ancient Lakes AVA Established 2012
Ancient Lakes AVA Great Northwest Wine Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Eroica Riesling Ancient Lakes AVA AVA: Ancient Lakes Vintage: 2018 Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard Blend: 100% Riesling Alcohol: 12% Sugar: 1.69 “Eroica Riesling offers sweet lime and mandarin orange aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the finest Riesling vineyards in the state. To achieve our Eroica style we strive for bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced minerality.” Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Eroica Riesling Ancient Lakes AVA AVA: Ancient Lakes Vintage: 2018 Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard Blend: 100% Riesling Alcohol: 12% Sugar: 1.69 “Eroica Riesling offers sweet lime and mandarin orange aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the finest Riesling vineyards in the state. To achieve our Eroica style we strive for bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced minerality.” Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Yakima Valley AVA Established 1983
Yakima Valley AVA Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Hearst Communications (SFGate.com) Washington State Wine
Cold Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley AVA Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Cold Creek Vineyard, north of the Yakima Valley, is owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle, which uses most of the grapes harvested there.
Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Cold Creek Vintage: 2015 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14.5% “Cabernet from this iconic 45-year-old vineyard consistently delivers power, structure and rich concentrated black fruit. The wine offers black cherry flavors and chocolate notes with typical Cold Creek density and user friendly power. This is 100% Cabernet because Cold Creek Cab shines on its own.” Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley AVA AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Cold Creek Vintage: 2015 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14.5% “Cabernet from this iconic 45-year-old vineyard consistently delivers power, structure and rich concentrated black fruit. The wine offers black cherry flavors and chocolate notes with typical Cold Creek density and user friendly power. This is 100% Cabernet because Cold Creek Cab shines on its own.” Bob Bertheau, Winemaker
Horse Heaven Hills Established 2005
Horse Heaven Hills Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Horse Heaven Hills is a photograph by Jerry Sodorff
Canoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills AVA AVA: Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard: Canoe Ridge Vintage: 2015 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14.5% “Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet is one of my favorite vineyards and wines to make. The expression of the vineyard site is so pure – powdery Horse Heaven Hills tannins, enveloped by varietal Cab flavors of dark cherries and fresh cooking herbs and then intensified by the richness and density of grapes grown in a vineyard that was planted more than 20 years ago in 1991. The 2015 vintage was the warmest and earliest to date, however our cool harvest evenings kept the natural acidity intact, so all of the lush, ripe fruit has a tight framework of acidity to best showcase it. Please enjoy” Ray McKee, Winemaker
Canoe Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills AVA AVA: Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard: Canoe Ridge Vintage: 2015 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14.5% “Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet is one of my favorite vineyards and wines to make. The expression of the vineyard site is so pure – powdery Horse Heaven Hills tannins, enveloped by varietal Cab flavors of dark cherries and fresh cooking herbs and then intensified by the richness and density of grapes grown in a vineyard that was planted more than 20 years ago in 1991. The 2015 vintage was the warmest and earliest to date, however our cool harvest evenings kept the natural acidity intact, so all of the lush, ripe fruit has a tight framework of acidity to best showcase it. Please enjoy” Ray McKee, Winemaker
The Burn of Columbia Valley (Proposed) AVA To Be Established 2020?
The Burn of Columbia Valley (Proposed) AVA Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Wine business.com Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Borne of Fire The Burn AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Chapman Creek Vintage: 2017 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 13.5% “Borne of Fire epitomizes the terroir of The Burn. This rugged, yet elegant wine leads with herbal expressive aromas laced with pomegranate and stony minerals. Upon tasting the wine, powdery tannins frame flavors of cherry, currant, savory spice, and red pepper. A green coffee inflected finish rounds out the overall experience.” – Juan Muñoz Oca, Winemaker
Borne of Fire The Burn AVA: Columbia Valley Vineyard: Chapman Creek Vintage: 2017 Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 13.5% “Borne of Fire epitomizes the terroir of The Burn. This rugged, yet elegant wine leads with herbal expressive aromas laced with pomegranate and stony minerals. Upon tasting the wine, powdery tannins frame flavors of cherry, currant, savory spice, and red pepper. A green coffee inflected finish rounds out the overall experience.” – Juan Muñoz Oca, Winemaker
Part 2 October 4 th at 4:30pm ET
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