{"title":"Château Ste. Michelle","description":"Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was founded in 1933. It is the leading winery in the Pacific Northwest and one of the most respected premium wineries in the United States. As the founding winery of Washington State, Ste. Michelle is rooted in an unwavering passion to produce the highest quality wines, delight wine consumers, support our communities, and protect our environment. Ste. Michelle sustainably manages 2,200 hectares of vineyards in Washington and Oregon. The Ste. Michelle portfolio includes leading Washington wineries, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Eroica, Col Solare, and Spring Valley Vineyards. The winery\u0026#39;s four vineyard sites, totaling approximately 35 hectares, are located in the Columbia Valley region. This area is characterized by a mild climate with light rainfall and abundant sunshine. These weather conditions contribute to the optimal development of aromas in the grapes. The winery offers both red and white wines made from varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Riesling.","products":[{"product_id":"stimson-estate-cellars-chardonnay","title":"Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay","description":"The grapes for the Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay come from select vineyards in these cooler locations of the Columbia and Yakima Valleys. To preserve the grapes\u0026#39; freshness, they are harvested in the early morning, immediately pressed at the winery, and the must is gently pre-clarified during a 24- to 48-hour cold sedimentation. This is followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, lasting approximately two to three weeks. A small portion of the wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for a while on the fine lees before being blended back into the final product. It is then lightly fined and filtered before bottling. Color: brilliant straw yellow with delicate green highlights. Aroma: intense fruit bouquet with juicy notes of apples, pears, and exotic fruits, subtly underpinned by fragrant floral aromas. Taste: juicy and vibrant on the palate with a beautiful balance of aromatic fruit, crisp acidity, and a delicate hint of toasted oak.","brand":"Château Ste. Michelle","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52694942450000,"sku":"V08056","price":8.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2023","offer_id":53093110612304,"sku":"V08056-2023","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/Vinoscout_V08056.webp?v=1771238146"},{"product_id":"chateau-ste-michelle-chardonnay-columbia-valley","title":"Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Columbia Valley","description":"The grape must was aged in new and used French oak barrels. Fermentation lasted eight days. The wine remained in the barrels for seven months, undergoing malolactic fermentation, with regular lees stirring. The Columbia Valley receives approximately two more hours of sunlight than California during the main growing season, which enhances the ripening of the region\u0026#39;s grapes, as daylight facilitates the crucial photosynthesis necessary for sugar production and, consequently, flavor development. This rich Chardonnay seduces with abundant aromas of apples, honey, and lime. The acidity is perfectly integrated, and the finish is silky and beautifully balanced.","brand":"Château Ste. 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The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon come from neighboring California and are first gently crushed and then traditionally cold-macerated for 24 to 48 hours. The must is then carefully heated, and the five- to ten-day fermentation begins, both in classic stainless steel tanks and in rotary fermenters. The fermenting wines are tasted regularly to ensure they are racked off the must precisely when their perfect balance of color, aromas, and tannins is achieved. The subsequent traditional aging in French oak barrels gives the wine even more depth and imparts delicate roasted and spice aromas. The final blend is only assembled shortly before bottling.","brand":"Château Ste. 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Twice daily, the must was pumped over with approximately 80% of the juice to extract maximum color and fruit aromas from the grapes, thus bringing out the juicy, concentrated character of the Syrah. After gentle pressing, the wine aged for 14 months in French and American oak, 20% of which was new.","brand":"Château Ste. Michelle","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52694943433040,"sku":"V08046","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53093119885648,"sku":"V08046-2021","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_ch_c_ateau_ste_michelle_syrah_columbia_valley_1.webp?v=1771238151"},{"product_id":"chateau-ste-michelle-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley","title":"Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley","description":"Dark, dense ruby ​​red with black reflections; ripe blackberry and dried plum aromas, clove, sweet tobacco, and a hint of smoke; reminiscent of a fresh, full red wine barrel; a robust and juicy structure; the fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon combined with the fine tannins is complemented by beautifully integrated oak aromas. After destemming, the Cabernet Sauvignon fermented for eight days with the addition of selected yeasts. The must was pumped over twice daily, and after gentle pressing, the wine matured for 16 months in 60% French and 40% American oak.","brand":"Château Ste. 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Taste: Silky, round, and full-bodied on the palate, with medium body, soft tannins, and the juicy, spicy fruit of the bouquet. The finish is aromatic, very elegant, and long-lasting. A highly delicate Merlot and an exceptionally versatile food pairing! To perfectly express the characteristic soft richness and elegance of the Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot grapes in the wine, Chateau Ste. Michelle winemaker Bob Bertheau gently crushes the fully ripened and destemmed grapes and ferments them with selected yeasts. During this process, the pomace is submerged daily with the wine to extract a maximum of color pigments, aromas, and soft tannins from the grape skins. The Canoe Ridge Merlot is tasted regularly during this period to monitor the development of aromas and tannins. At precisely the right moment, the wine is racked off the lees and placed in French and American oak barrels for approximately 18 months of aging. Regular racking aerates the wine during barrel aging, resulting in even softer tannins and an aromatic, smooth richness on the palate.","brand":"Château Ste. Michelle","offers":[{"title":"2018","offer_id":52694943793488,"sku":"V08048","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2019","offer_id":53093124768080,"sku":"V08048-2019","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout-ste-michelle-canoe-ridge-merlot.png?v=1771238154"},{"product_id":"chateau-ste-michelle-cold-creek-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"Powerfully structured with softly integrated tannins, dense, concentrated berry aromas, and delicate hints of caramel. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with various pure-culture yeasts. The must was pumped over twice daily during the nine-day maceration to extract optimal flavor and color. The Château Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Cabernet Sauvignon matures for 21 months in American and French oak barrels, a combination of new and one-year-old casks.","brand":"Château Ste. Michelle","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52695091446096,"sku":"V08021","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2022","offer_id":52860553068880,"sku":"V08021-2022","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53093127848272,"sku":"V08021-2021","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/VinoSCOUT_V08021.webp?v=1771238671"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/chateau-ste-michelle.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}