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2 episodes with chateau ste michelle
2 episodes with chateau ste michelle
Tonight we will each do a blind tasting. We will talk about our thoughts and the decisions we make regarding the two wines we taste. We will use the Five-S's. They stand for;SightSwirlSniffSipSavorWe start our tasting by looking at the wine. We hold the glass tilted at a 45-degree angle and view the wine over a white sheet of paper. We look at the rim of the wine. What is the color? Are there differences in the color? Can I see through the wine?Next, we swirl the wine and look at how it attaches to the side of the glass. Does it swirl like skim milk or cream? If it looks like skim milk, it is a light-bodied wine; if it is the consistency of cream, it is a full-bodied wine. We sniff the wine.After swirling the glass to get some air in the wine, we will stick our nose right in the glass and sniff. Swirling releases aromas. What is the first smell? Fruit, vanilla, earthiness? Sip the wine and allow it to cover the mouth. Hold it in the mouth a few seconds before swallowing. Some people like to draw in some air while the wine is in the mouth. Lastly, savor the wine and get any final impressions.Tonight, the two wines we ended up tasting was; 2019 Chateau Ste Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. It was purchased from Costco for $23.99. Notes of blackberries, dark cherries, vanilla, mocha, and spice. Although it is a very dark wine, it has bright acidity and herbal notes, with a touch of minerality.2018 St Francis Old Vine Zinfandel from Sonoma County. This wine was purchased for around $15.00 from Costco. It undergoes malolactic fermentation in French-oak barrels followed by 15 months of aging. 20% of the barrels are new. Aromas of wild blackberry and sasparilla. Flavors of dark chocolate, minty notes, finishes with black tea and muddled berries. We recommend both of these wines.Next week we are tasting three Tempranillos:2022 MonteToro 5. The wine comes from the Bodegas Ramon Ramos Toro and was purchased at WineStyles for $21.00. 2018 Lucia Victoria Rioja Reserva. A $7.00 bottle of wine from Costco. 2021 Two Mountain Winery Tempranillo. We purchased the wine from Winestyles for around $22.00.
On this episode of TLC, Tend Life Community Podcast, we're swirling, sipping, and networking like pros! Join us as we sit down with Cathryn Dall, owner of NIA Eastside LLC, to uncover the art of networking in the modern world. Cathryn spills the secrets on how to blend technology with face-to-face connections, making networking less intimidating and more fruitful. We dive into the dos and don'ts of networking etiquette, share strategies for navigating events with confidence, and reveal the digital tools you need to enhance your networking game. Plus, in our “Sipping on Success” segment, we sample a bottle of Chateau Ste Michelle 2019 Limited Release Grenache—because nothing pairs better with great conversation than a fine wine. Whether you're a networking newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode uncorks a wealth of tips and tricks to help you succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your horizons and your contact list!
Top Stories:1. Seattle CEO guilty of fraudPSBJ article2. Melinda French Gates steps downSeattle Times article3. Kaiser Permanente to sell landPSBJ article4. Chateau Ste Michelle over the yearsPSBJ article (Jen Belle leaving)Seattle Times article (background)5. Amazon's new Project KuiperGeekwire articleAbout guest co-host Eduardo Penalver - President, Seattle University:Eduardo M. Peñalver became the President of Seattle University on July 1, 2021. From 2014 until 2021, he served as the Dean of Cornell Law School.Professor Peñalver's legal scholarship focuses on property and land use, as well as law and religion. His work explores the way in which the law mediates the interests of individuals and communities. His writing on property has appeared in numerous leading law journals. Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: theweeklyseattle@gmail.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: www.theweeklyseattle.com
Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2020-Every Day Wine Done right!This is a Chardonnay I found at my local wine shop selling for $6.99 but it had a $3 off coupon.This Chardonnay does not have cheap production techniques.It has warm-weather grapes combined with cool-weather grapes.It has 57% oak barrel fermented and aged juice combined with stainless steel aged and fermented juice.There is a complexity to this wine that transcends its meager price tag.For all the information out at https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-price PODCAST on the PLANET!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
John Mellencamp got angry at some fans, exchanged some words then walked off and cut his show short...the Chateau Ste Michelle winery concert line-up is out...and ELO is doing one last tour!
Prayers Of Sinners Washington Red Blend 2020-Skeletons Make Good Halloween Wine!This is a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Merlot from a brand associated with Chateau Ste Michelle from Washington State.The front label has a half skeleton half man in suit being attached by octopus tentacles. When you turn the lights out the whole scene is a skeleton.This may sound weird, but I have never had a bad Skeleton/ Skull wine.I am talking about the label and they have always been attractive wines in terms of flavor.Check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best independent wine PODCAST for all the details! Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
In this episode, the Henny haters recap the Kaytranada show, discuss Zion, a little Politics, and the new Apple products coming out. They are also reunited with their old studio audience who steal the show for a moment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henny-haters-club/support
In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David's guest is Trevor Durling, Chief Winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard, one of the Napa Valley's most historic wineries, to hear how he went from a future Top Gun to a celebrated cellar master making sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines featured: Cellar 777 Beauzini Zinfandel 2019 (gold) Dark Horse Zinfandel 2020, Gallo (gold) Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (gold) Chateau Ste Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2020 (silver) Quady Winery Essensia Orange Muscat 2019 (gold) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you ready for the best pairing party ever?! Tune in to hear how to host the best pairing party on the planet: Chicken Wings & Riesling (trust us!) Thom Horsey, National Wine Educator for Ste Michelle Wine Estates, joins us to explain why Riesling works so well with Chicken Wings. Heat: Meet Sweet! Thom also explains why Washington State is such a good place for Riesling in general. We'll tell you exactly how to host this party: - Grab Mild, Medium, and Hot/Extra Hot wings - Pair each with a Dry Riesling, Off-Dry Riesling, or Off-Sweet/Sweet Riesling. Using Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry, Classic, and Harvest Select Riesling makes this incredibly easy. - Thank us later. This combo is insane! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what2drink/message
Chateau Ste Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2021-Always A Good ValueThis is a ten-dollar Sauv Blanc from the Columbia Valley.Chateau Ste Michelle is the largest (by far) winery in Washington.This affordable Sauvignon Blanc is more Bordeaux than New Zealand.Which if you want a change of pace Sauv Blanc is a very good thing.For all the info check out https://www.cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the PODCAST!!!!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com
A lot can be learned through collaborating. Even how to stay calm during a pandemic when your Italian partner is in the thick of it. Calm with the perspective of 26 generations of winemaking and having survived two World Wars. Juan Munoz-Oca, Head Winemaker for Ste Michelle Wine Estates, Washington State's leading wine company, describes what he's learned and the process of collaborating with other luminaries of the wine world, including the Antinori Family, Dr Loosen, and Michel Gassier from the Rhone Valley. Detailed Show Notes: Juan's backgroundIn WA with Ste Michelle Wine Estates ("SMWE") for 21 yearsHead of winemaking for the entire groupSte Michelle Wine EstatesBased in WA state - 6 wineries (Chateau Ste Michelle ("CSM"), Columbia Crest, 14 Hands, Spring Valley, Northstar, Col Solare)OR (Erath), CA (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Conn Creek, Patz & Hall)Built the WA wine region, produces ~⅔ of the wine in the stateThe largest producer of Riesling in the worldCollaborations - all w/ Chateau Ste MichelleCol Solare - Red Mountain, Cabernet, 50/50 JV w/ the Antinori Family (Italy), planted a vineyard in the early 2000s, built a winery in 2006, started in the mid-90sEroica - Riesling with Ernie Loosen (Mosel, Germany) started in the 1990sTenet - Columbia Valley; Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre; w/ Michel Gassier & Philippe Cambie (deceased)What drove the collaborations? A personal touch and relationshipWA is a young grape-growing region that only started quality winemaking in the late 90s -> wanted to bring attention to the region and gain knowledgeEx-CEOs important to establishing collaborations - Allen Shoup (founded Longshadows Winery, which has 7 wines and 7 collaborations); Ted Baseler - was part of marketing team when Col Solare was launched and started Eroica with Ernie LoosenCollaboration processWinemaking - spring (taste previous vintage, blend, walk the vineyards), late summer (get a feel for the grapes, walk the vineyards), winter (taste wines - e.g., 250-300 lots of Riesling for Eroica)Renzo (Antinori's head winemaker) comes more often due to SMWE's partnership w/ Antinori on Stag's Leap Wine CellarsCSM winemaking team does day-to-day workSales & Marketing - up to the partners, SMWE salesforce sells the wine, SMWE marketing works with partners and does most of the workSMWE imports the entire Antinori portfolio, so they have a broader collaborationKey benefitsEnjoyment of making wine togetherGetting a global perspectiveWinemaking informs the rest of the portfolio's winemaking (e.g., extended lees aging for Riesling from Ernie Loosen, keeping more leaves in the canopy for Syrah from Michel Gassier)Collaboration business modelsCol Solare - 50/50 JV, including vineyards, winery, & inventory; work together closely on marketingEroica - 50/50 for inventory and brand, no other assets; up to 200k cases in a big year; most marketing done by SMWE, less from LoosenTenet - Michel Gassier gets a portion of earnings and an annual fee that covers his travel; as small as 300 casesHave business meetings 2x/year for sales and marketing strategyKeys to success for collaborationsHave a clearly articulated visionKeep an open mind to learn from the otherDesired new collaborationsSparkling wine w/ Nicolas Feuillatte (Champagne)Argentine wine / Malbec w/ Catena Family - loves their focus on terroir Get access to library episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Beauty In Chaos Pinot Grigio 2019-A Beauty Of A Target Exclusive WineThis is a wine that Target had Chateau Ste Michelle of Columbia Valley make exclusively for them.It sells for $12.99.It is not exactly like the Italian Pinot Grigio, with different temperatures, and different soil climates.But with all the flavor you expect from Pinot Grigio.Check out the whole story at www.cheapwinefinder.com and listen to the podcast for all the details!
Oops. Editor Mackenzie left a coffee-microwaving, Dorito-eating segment by accident. Here we go again. We LOVED this Katherine Faulkner pick so much that we paired it with our favorite (Chateau Ste Michelle).TW aside from the obvious murder: sexual assault and pregnancy.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Cabernet In this episode, Rob and Scott finish up Season 5 by welcoming the Wine Enthusiast's Best Buy Top 100 Wine of the Year, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Cabernet. Will the Chateau Ste. Michelle equally impress the show, or will they wonder how bad the 99th wine on the list must be? We shall see...on The Wine Vault.
Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay 2019- A Tasty Chard For FallChateau Ste Michelle is by far the largest winery in Washington State.They make half of the wine produced there.But, even though they are best known for value-priced wine, they make top-quality wine.Check out the review on www.cheapwinefinder.com and the podcast and get to know a quality maker of inexpensive, bang-for-the-buck wine!!!
Jeff Andrews was such a crypto fan that he built 4 crypto mining rigs in his family's winery lab. A mini-meltdown of one of the rigs didn't diminish his enthusiasm, making it a no-brainer for Trothe, the new winery based on the best blocks of the 1,300 acres of the Andrews Family Vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills in Washington State, to accept crypto right out of the gate. Jeff and winemaker Ray McKee talk about their passion for crypto, the process for accepting it as payment for wine, and the benefits for customers and the winery of using crypto in this episode of XChateau.Detailed Show Notes: Jeff's background4th generation farmer in Horse Heaven Hills, Washington1st winegrapes planted in 1980A lawyer by trainingFamily farms 1,300 acres of vineyards (Andrew Family Vineyards)Exclusive source of grapes for Trothe WinesRay's background2nd generation winemaker in Washington29 vintages in Washington in 2021, 1 in AustraliaWas the red winemaker for Chateau Ste Michelle for 10 yearsTrotheuses the best blocks of grapes from Andrew Family VineyardsTrying to make the best wine possibleCrypto enthusiasts (both Jeff and Ray)~2016-2017 - started investing a bit in cryptoBuilt 4 mining rigs in the winery lab to mine Ethereum1 mine had a mini-meltdown, which ended the experimentBenefits of crypto for customersSecurity of transaction - more secure than credit cardsAuthenticity/provenance for ownership of the wine - creates a secure record of wine ownership with the future potential to link each bottle to an NFTTrothe bottles have unique identifiers and custom made holograms on them - have the potential to link to an NFT in the futureBenefits of crypto for the winery“Get more crypto”Connect w/ customers with similar interestsTrothe can see where the wines are going in the world w/ cryptoSome marketing benefits - positive feedback on social and via emailThe crypto transaction processUses Coinbase CommercePuts an upper and lower bound on transactions to deal with crypto pricing fluctuationsCurrently on Vinespring e-commerce - does not yet integrate w/ cryptoCustomer needs to email / call the winery to request a crypto transaction, and then the winery sends an invoice via Coinbase CommerceThe transaction constitutes a sale of crypto from wine buyer to the winery and a purchase of crypto by the winery for tax purposesCrypto sales - none yet, wine has only been released for 1 monthOther wineries accepting crypto - Mondavi Sisters' Dark Matter and Aloft Wines
Toni and Lori sit down and talk about life, the boys and of course drinking. This week Chateau Ste Michelle.
On this episode of Wine Time Fridays, Shelley and Phil taste two very common and very easy to get Merlot's. One is from a very well known Washington winery, Chateau Ste Michelle and the other is from a huge national brand, Kendall-Jackson, both Merlot’s. Hopefully you’ve got one or both of these wines so that you can try them along with Shelley and Phil and compare your opinion to theirs! Sit back, pour a glass and enjoy. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! Wines tasted this episode: 2017 Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot (Fred Meyer, $13)2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot (Fred Meyer, $18)For more information on the 2017 Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot please visit https://www.ste-michelle.com/csm/wine-shop/columbia-valley/2017-merlot/5637163333.pFor more information on the 2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot please visit https://www.wine.com/product/kendall-jackson-vintners-reserve-merlot-2016/567966#A special thanks to our sponsors:Abandon Your Aches Massage. For a new way through life, to buy the gift of love with a gift certificate or to book yourself a massage, please visit https://ayamassagecda.com Relief. Relax. Refresh.Andrea Robinson. Please visit https://andreawine.com for more information on everything that Andrea has going on in the wine world!For more information on Andrea’s two new wine courses, please visit https://andreawine.com/virtualwinecourses/ Use the code "FridaysFriends15” at checkout for 15% off any course you purchase!If you want to drink your wine out the same wine glasses Shelley and Phil use please visit https://andreawine.com/theonewineglass/ and use the code “AndreaFF15” at checkout for 15% off!The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music which is ANYthing but average. Please contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com Wines we enjoyed this week: Cave de Bissey Cremant de Bourgogne Brut, Domaine de la Villaudiere Sancerre (Reverdy and Fils), Yokayo Buteo Cabernet Sauvignon, Pend d’orville Winery Bistro Rouge, Masciarelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d’Asti.Please visit us at https://winetimefridays.com, and find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays).
Happy New Year!!! Welcome to 2021! Take an adventure with me as I take you through my journey when I decided to join the United States. It was a painful and crazy experience but sometimes life happens and you need to make a change! Pour yourself something nice and enjoy the story! In this episode I am highlighting a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from a favorite Washington winery of mine, https://www.ste-michelle.com/csm/wine-shop/columbia-valley/2017-cabernet-sauvignon/5637208329.p (Chateau Ste Michelle.) A wine from Columbia Valley and a Cabernet nonetheless is from Washington red fruit. One of my favorites, which is why I am highlighting it and pairing it with this special story. The highlighted wine decanters: My white wine decanter (totally amazing): https://amzn.to/2KLoeiO My red wine decanter (classy AF decanter): https://amzn.to/3mQ01VG To follow my social media also visit: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebackpacker_mom Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebackpackermom Blog: www.thebackpackermom.com
The Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 is a non-vintage Champagne-style Sparkling wine from Chateau Ste Michelle in the Columbia Valley of Washington. This is a value-priced Bubbly, it lists for $13 and I found it for $8.99 on-sale.Even though it is a reasonably priced Sparkling wine it is produced in the same production style as Champagne (Cava too) which is a rather involved winemaking technique.Sparkling wine in the ten dollar price range is often made in the Prosecco-style (Charmat Method) which is a modern and more economical way of getting bubbles into wine.With Bubbly at an affordable price, I am not overly concerned about how the bubbles got there. As long the Bubbly is an enjoyable drinking experience I am happy, but I always give a producer extra points for using the more expensive Traditional Method (Champagne). Going the extra mile and still offering an affordable Sparkling wine is commendable.The Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 uses a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, along with possibly other varietals, the tech notes are kind of vague.The various lots of grapes of different vintages are fermented separately and then blended together before the second fermentation. One thing mentioned in the Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 technical notes is that the first fermentation lasts for two to three weeks.Traditional Method Bubbly almost always talks about the length of its second fermentation, in Champagne the minimum time in the bottle is 18 months, with many wines going months and even years beyond that.The Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 does not say a word about the length of 2nd fermentation. At first, I thought that was odd, but once I thought about it made a bit of sense.With Bubbly, the winemaker uses their tricks to create a "House Style" to make the Bubbly their own identifiable Bubbly during the first fermentation. With the 2nd fermentation yeast, sugar and time do their thing, you simply have to wait. It is the first fermentation where the Bubbly gets its style.This is a Brut Sparkling wine which means it is not a sweet wine. The technical notes are not fussy, for pairing they suggest popcorn, crackers, or chips. Most marketing notes for Bubbly have you drinking it at black-tie events or on a yacht. I think Domaine Ste Michelle is the more accurate pairing for most folks.The alcohol content is a relatively mild 11.5%, the Domaine Ste Michelle may be a good wine to break out when you have guests who need to drive home.Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 Tasting NotesThe color is a wheat yellow with a hint of gold. The bubbles are plentiful and energetic. The nose is ripe apple, lemons and limes, hard citrus candy, cherry, a little spice, and just a little bit of yeasty bread.This is a tasty Bubbly, it is smooth, but has a nice edge. It starts with a mix of lemon and green apple, then a little unsweetened tart cherry. The mid-palate adds a salty sensation, grapefruit, a little guava, and stone fruit.The acidity is the way I like it, plenty enough to give the Bubbly a backbone and let the flavors have space to unfold. But also enough to stimulate your palate a getting you ready for another sip.The SummaryThe Domaine Ste Michelle NV Brut 2020 is an unpretentious Bubbly that delivers the goods.This is a very drinkable Sparkling wine, it is dry (not sweet), but it has a nectar or fruity sweetness (not sugary) to it.This is everyday Bubbles that will do just fine on NewYears Eve or an important event.
There's no reason to ever be bored when Best Fiends exists. Best Fiends is a super fun visual puzzle game that is always adding more fun characters, levels, and events. Be sure to download it on the Apple App or Google Play Store.This week Andrew & Lindsey sipping on a Cab Sauv from Chateau Ste Michelle and are chatting about if they will take a Covid vaccine, the creative mind, and trying out the Book of the Month club. Andrew & Lindsey are currently...PLAYING_________Best FiendsTown of SalemTrials of ManaAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsSkatevivor:Beach City (on Discord)WATCHING____________Alone (season two)The BacheloretteHigh FidelityGilmore GirlsSchitts CreekBlacklistThe Last AirbenderThe VillianessREADING__________Fresh Water for Flowers - Valerie PerrinThis Time Next Year - Sophie CousensMech Cadet YUBatmanThe Creative Mind - Jacob BronowskiThe Examanship - William G Perry JrLISTENING TO_______________Hundred - Katelyn TarverThe S(ex) Tapes - Fletcher
In this week's episode, I sat down with my good high school friend, Christy Rolf, for an exciting episode into her career in the world of Interior Design. We touched on multiple aspects of interior design: what the role is, misconceptions on the industry, the need to have an understanding of other disciplines such as construction and architecture and what careers are out there for those interested in the sector. Lastly, Christy gave a very compelling pitch to why it is beneficial to think about hiring an interior designer for your next home or business and she also provided a couple of simple, yet effective tips for any upcoming DIY projects you might have. It's always fun catching up with high school friends and this was even better as I got to learn about a career that quite frankly, I was never exposed to growing up or in my years of education. Most importantly for our cocktails, Christy was enjoying her quarantine-special (Bees Knees) and I was having a glass of cabernet sauvignon from Chateau Ste Michelle. If there is only 1 takeaway from this must-listen conversation, it's the phrase Christy taught me - "More pillows on your bed = everything's good". If you want to check out some of Christy's and her colleagues' work, here is the website: http://johnsonstudio.com/
What's a better wine to enjoy in the hot summer months than a nicely chilled glass of white? And while Chardonnay is arguably the most popular of the white wines, today we delve into the sweet and/or dry world of Rieslings! We here at BBR most definitely were looking for an amusing adventure, so we collected our thoughts, set our eyes towards a gathering of grapes, and with a hearty twist of the bottle cap, we sample and review Boundary Break's 'OLN Ovid Line North' Medium Dry Riesling, Elk Cove's 2017 Willamette Valley Estate Riesling, the 2018 KungFu Girl from Charles Smith Wines, RELAX's RIesling, Nik Weis's St Urbans Hof Estate Riesling Old Vines, and two from Chateau Ste Michelle: their 2018 Columbia Valley Dry riesling, and their 2017 Harvest Select Sweet Riesling. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, please feel free to e-mail us at info@brewsboozeandreviews.com. If you like this show, please rate and review us on your favorite platform. If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so by clicking the donate button at the bottom of this episode description. It allows us to purchase more beverages to discuss for you fine folks. For more information about us, head over to BrewsBoozeAndReviews.com On behalf of everyone at Brews, Booze, & Reviews, may your glasses be full, and your spirits high! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brews-booze-and-reviews/support
Ashley Ryan, Jordan Haggerty, & Ryan Lindsay review Chateau Ste Michelle 2017 Riesling White Wine, Greenwood Cider Company Huckleberry Cider, & Mount Gay Black Barrel Double Cask Blend Rum. Plus what to do if you have a bottle of wine and no wine opener.
The StoryThe Liquid Light Sauvignon 2018 is a wine brand from Chateau Ste Michelle's family of wines sourced from grapes on 68% Horse Heaven Hills AVA and 32% Yakima AVA of Washington State. Chateau Ste Michelle is by far the largest winery in Washington and according to several winemakers I have talked to over the years, they are a very good neighbor.A few years ago you would have seen Columbia Valley as the vineyard location, but Washington wines seem to have done some rebranding. I don't know if folks thought Columbia Valley was located in California or what, but the labels now say Washington State along with the sub-AVA. This puts more emphasis on the individual growing areas in Washington, which is a good thing.The name Liquid Light is a reference to the 5th form of matter that was recently discovered. I am only aware of the first four, there is yes, it matters, no it doesn't matter, well if it matters that much to you, then ok, and I don't know let me think about it. Yes, I am a scientist.The fifth form of matter is the Bose-Einstein condensate and even after reading the explanation, I have no idea what it is. The other 4 are solids, liquids, gases, and plasma, what any of that has to do with Sauvignon Blanc, I do not know.I am a fan of Sauvignon Blanc, but I am not overly familiar with Washington State Sauv Blanc. The grapes are sourced from cool-climate growing AVAs and Chateau Ste Michelle has an excellent track record for producing affordable wines, I found this for $9.99. The alcohol content is a mild 12.0%.Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Tasting NotesThe color is a pale, clear wheat yellow. The nose is interesting, it is very different from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, there is a mix of peach, lemon, and pear, a little grapefruit, lime, and a distinct grassy aroma. This Sauv Blanc has a soft smooth mouthfeel and tart flavors.It starts with peach, apricot, a touch of honey, grapefruit, pear, and lime. The mid-palate lemon, juicy apple, a little salty sensation, and not sweet pineapple.The SummaryThe Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is no copycat Sauv Blanc, it is a different take, but a very tasty take.The Liquid Light has a great deal of flavor and really good acidity, which is excellent combination.
Paul hangs with Leah Adint as she shares her journey from an Alaskan native through Washington State University a stop in Australia and finally landing at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
This week on Tequila or Wine, Thumbs and Andy review Espolòn Añejo and Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. The conversation continues with topics on comedians apologizing for things they have said in the past and going out to eat or cooking at home. Grab a bottle of tequila or wine, sit back and relax.
A taste of two different chardonnays. One from France, the Du Coing De Saint Flacre. The other is Chateau Ste Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. Listen and Enjoy.
In this episode Paul interviews Brian Mackey, head red winemaker for Chateau Ste. Michelle. Brian discusses his background and how he plans to continue the winery’s 50 year heritage forward through vineyard management, innovative techniques and personal inspiration. Hosted by Paul Asikainen, Ste Michelle Wine Estates National Wine Educator.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky follow up their enjoyment of Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Merlot with one from Horse Heaven Hills in Washington, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot. Will Napa prove to be the better of the two, or can Scott not control his rampant bias/obsession/irrational love for Horse Heave Hills and provide an idiotic review? We shall see... on The Wine Vault.
We're hosting our first ever LIVE film event! With wine! Come hangout with us at a very special screening of the 90's classic CLUELESS (1995) on Saturday March 28th at 7pm! There will be wine! We'll be doing a live discussion of the film before the screening and giving away prizes all night! Wine! This is a super special one time only event and will not be recorded! Tickets are $30 and includes wine and gourmet popcorn! Did I mention there will be wine? SESSIONS | Clueless with Dead Beat Film Society Podcast CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE WINERY March 28th, 2020 6:30pm Doors open to reception in Wine Shop | 7:00pm Podcast & Screening to start Seattle Podcast, Dead Beat Film Society, will be hosting a screening of cult classic film, Clueless! Enjoy a live podcast with games and prizes prior to screening. Come early to meet the podcast hosts, Kevin and Emily, and take photos with our Clueless themed photo booth. Your best Cher approved 90s attire is welcome and encouraged! Popcorn, cheese, and wine available to purchase before and during the event. $30 per person (Ticket price includes ticket, wine tasting and gourmet popcorn). Attendees must be 21 and over, please. Go to the website of Chateau Ste Michelle to purchase tickets now: https://www.ste-michelle.com/csm/csm-events/events/sessions-clueless-with-dead-beat-film-society-podcast/5637171713.p See you there! With wine!
The Prayers of the Saints Chardonnay 2017 is 100% Chardonnay sourced from vineyards in Washington State. I have noticed that wine that once had Columbia Valley as the place of origin on the label now say Washington State, they must be looking to promote Washington since the Columbia Valley produces 99% of the wine in Washington. Prayers of the Saints Chardonnay (there is also a Prayer of the Sinners Red Blend) is a new label from Chateau Ste Michelle, the largest winery in Washington. This Chardonnay has some interesting features, 7% of the juice is "Black Chardonnay", no, that isn't a type of Chardonnay, it is Chardonnay that became oxidized early in the winemaking process. If you saw the movie "Bottle Shock" you are familiar with its symptoms, the Chardonnay turns a nasty brown color before reverting to the golden Chardonnay hue we all know. In the movie it was accidental, but here, it is intentional. It is a technical process I don't quite understand, but if it occurs early in the process it is beneficial and if the wine oxidizes late in the winemaking you have major problems. The winemakers say it reduces bitterness and adds rich, complex flavor and it is something that you would not expect in a Chardonnay selling in the $10 to $13 range. 76% of the juice was fermented and aged in stainless steel vats and 24% in 53% French oak and 47% American oak barrels, no new barrels, but a mix of 1 and 2 year old barrels. French and American oak are two different species of oak and they have different grain structure and impart different flavors. So these various percentages add up to a very detailed and precise oak flavoring to the wine. I always say no 2 winemakers produce Chardonnay the same way, while there are many similarities from one Chard to another there is always something at least a little different and the Prayer of the Saints may be markedly different. The packaging of the wine also stands out, the label is a mashup of medieval skeletons and Salvador Dali-like painting of praying saints. And here is the labels party trick...the back label says that if you are a saint or a sinner the truth will be revealed in the dark (so be sure the front label is exposed to bright light) because when the lights are cut the label becomes a glow in the dark praying skeleton. So it looks like according to this Chardonnay we are all sinners, they're probably right. The alcohol content is 13.5%, not that sinners worry about such things. The color is wheat yellow with a golden tint. The nose is on the husky side, melon, lemon, peach, pear, French vanilla, baking spice, apple, and flowers. This is a fruit-forward smooth, medium-bodied Chardonnay, with lip smacking acidity (that's a good thing). It tastes of a mix of peach, pear, lime, and lemon curd, ripe green apple, and vanilla cream. The mid-palate offers hint of spice, a salty sensation, and pink lemonade, followed by melon. The acidity allows the Chardonnay to be an appealing sipping wine and also pair well with upscale summer salads and cold seafood, shrimp, oysters, and crab legs. The finish mirrors the body of the wine and hangs around for a respectable length of time. Summary * You saw the Bottle Shock movie now you can kind of taste what they were talking about, two very different Chardonnays, but it isn't everyday, especially in this price range, that you get to experience "Black Chardonnay". * You can choose a wine by the label, wine with skulls and/or skeletons on the label have never let me down and you can add bonus points for glow-in-the-dark skeletons * Washington State wines offer a great deal of taste and quality in the value price wine class * The "Black Chardonnay" adds a hint of sweetness, this is basically a "dry" wine, but there is ripe, sweet fruit around the edges of the flavor profile
The Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2016 is sourced from vineyards all over Oregon, the Willamette Valley AVA is the one that everyone knows, but there is also the Rogue Valley AVA and the Umpqua Valley AVA. Erath Winery is one of the Chateau Ste Michelle family of wines and this is their "Taste of Oregon" Pinot Noir, they produce several different Pinots including high-end single vineyard Pinot Noir. The stated goal for this wine is "to make the best Pinot Noir in the world for under $20" and they just may have pulled it off since both Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator awarded this sub-$20 Pinot, 90 points. For me giving a wine a point score is essential if you are purchasing a $150+ wine and want to insure you are buying one of the elite wines, for under $20 value priced wines points don't mean as much. But, both those publications have well-respected, talented critics and while their palates may not been in tune with yours or mine, they do know how to identify quality in the vineyard and in the winemaking. So a good score for a value wine does indicate top quality, if the wine appeals to you or not is another story. The 2016 growing season in Oregon was cool and long, just what Pinot Noir grapes need to excel. 20% for this wine was aged in new French oak, they didn't specify if it was oak barrels or other means to impart oak seasoning. The alcohol content is 13.5%. The color is clear, see-thru garnet red. The nose is delicate and complicated, herbs, cherry, mushroom, baking spices, black pepper, raspberry, and a whiff of dark chocolate. This is a light to medium-bodied wine, the flavor profile starts off soft, then builds, very cool. It tastes of ripe cherry, a slap of pepper, some not sweet cola, candy spice, and herbs. The mid-palate shows tart cranberry with cream, orange zest, a quick hit of milk chocolate, and smooth plum. The tannins are sweet, you sense them, but there is no bite. The acidity is solid, you don't get these many flavors unfolding in a sip of wine without well-balanced acidity acting as a backbone. The finish engages you palate and then slowing fades away. The Erath Oregon Pinot Noir 2016 is an excellent Pinot Noir, no need for a "for the price" qualifier. It has flavor galore, it has structure that holds the wine together, but also stays out-of-the-way of you're sipping pleasure. I used to say that the Willamette Valley AVA produced my favorite Pinot Noirs, but I think from now on I will simply say my favorite Pinot Noir comes from Oregon.
In this classic episode, Jake and Mason record outdoors on Mason’s patio. As always the conversation rambles as the boys enjoy a dry riesling out of Washington’s Colombia Valley. The Wine: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling
Part 1 of 2 with April Reddout of Col Solare Winery, which is a partner of Chateau Ste Michelle. She has a passion for the future of the Red Mountain AVA and its part on the world stage. April also shares her insights about everyone's favorite pink drink�
The folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan. I was able to record this podcast featuring the team behind Washington state's Eroica Riesling, produced by Ste Michelle Wine Estates. Bob Bertheau is the head winemaker for Chateau Ste Michelle and Ernst Loosen is the proprietor of the Dr Loosen wines in Germany's Mosel Valley. Since 1999 they have had a partnership focused on an iconic Riesling from Washington called Eroica. More than just a discussion of the Eroica partnership, Bob and Ernst take me through the challenges and technical evolution that encompasses both Washington and Germany. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Eroica Riesling, Washington State Dr Loosen, Mosel Valley, Germany Chateau Ste Michelle - Washington State J Christopher Wines, Willamette Valley, Oregon Telmo Rodriguez, Rioja, Spain City of Riesling, Traverse City, Michigan This podcast is brought you by HomeBrewIt.com -- Providing winemaking supplies for the hobbyist and small to mid size wineries Everything from small amounts of wine chemicals and shrink caps, to stainless steel tanks, presses, and commercial bottle fillers Largest selection of Winexpert Wine Kits on the web Real pricing, meaning we don't hide our shipping costs in the price of an item! Family owned and operated for over 20 years Customer service driven Use the code INSIDEWINEMAKING2018 at HomeBrewIt.com/inside-winemaking and get 10% off purchases of winemaking equipment Questions? Comments? Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show. Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage. Every small donation is helpful. The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too
3 Michigan Winemakers - Sean O'Keefe, Bryan Ulbrich, and JayBriggss The folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan. I had a great time, was introduced to the many of the people who are at the helm of Michigan's viticulture, got to taste a lot more than just Riesling, and recorded six podcasts with winemakers from around the world. This episode features Sean O'Keefe, Bryan Ulbrich, and Jay Briggs, three winemakers based in Traverse City. These guys have been prominent in the skillful handling of Vinifera and modern winemaking that is demonstrating that wines from this special place within Michigan are world-class. Halfway through the episode, Bob Bertheau from Chateau Ste Michelle in Washington state, slips in and widens the prospective of high-latitude winemaking. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mari Vineyards - Traverse City, Michigan Left Foot Charley - Traverse City, Michigan 45 North Vineyard and Winery - Traverse City, Michigan Chateau Ste Michelle - Washington State City of Riesling, Traverse City, Michigan This podcast is brought you by Tin Sheets Consulting -- a full service wine industry consulting firm that specializes in: Small winery business strategies Winery Start Up Winemaking Direct-to-Consumer business optimization Marketing and Branding Website and social media marketing Tin Sheets is offering a free 30 min consultation for all new customers "We recognize the varied nature of our clients needs and are happy to work with you to craft an affordable plan that fits your goals and needs." Learn more at www.tinsheets.com Contact us via e-mail - info@tinsheets.com or call 719-239-7071 "Tin Sheets Consulting was created as a result of our desire to help small businesses find the tools and solutions to reach their full potential. In 2009, we took over a struggling family business and through the implementation of new systems and fresh ideas, grew it to be profitable, and ultimately, successfully sold in 2016. Throughout our journey as small business owners, we discovered that what we enjoyed most about our work was designing the plans and developing the processes and systems to facilitate change and growth. Once we’d achieved this in our business, we realized that we wanted to help others find the same success. As former small business owners, we understand the difficulties, obstacles, and sleepless nights that are part and parcel of owning your business. Drawing from our experiences and others that we’ve worked with, our mission is to provide you with the resources to reduce your stress and focus on what matters most, the growth and success of your business." Questions? Comments? Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show. Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage. Every small donation is helpful. The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too
Director of Communications for Ste Michelle Wine Estates takes us through the 50 year history of Chateau Ste Michelle. We learn about Ryan's work to promote Washington Wine around the world during his time in the Washington Wine Commision. We also talk about community involvment as well as get some tips from Ryan on productivity and work life balance. We also discuss the Pioneering spirit thats helped to shape the Northwest Region.
In which Jeff and KC travel northward to the fabled Chateau Ste Michelle winery to attend the annual TBTL Picnic, Jeff's mom and dad come with; KC creates more chaos; Luke Burbank erupts with joy; hundreds of Ten ten it up all over the wine tasting room; Mom tells the story of the scandalous roommates; KC objects strenuously; Dad and Mom debate pigeons in pairs; Snoqualmie Falls or Snow Lake?; Hawaiian military resorts are neat; Jeff tells a joke and no one laughs; KC tells of the time when Jeff ran to escape a wall of seafoam (and let his dog get swamped); directions are given and map apps debated; Jeff does not love computerized voices; Waze sponsors hithchiking and Jeff predicts more axe murder; Dad bums us out with the latest police shooting; more Waze chat; Mom fears the worst; Jeff shares his fruit fly-fighting secrets; Moms gots all the fly swatters; yawns proliferate; Jeff pulls a classic Jeff; KC lays down the law as regards navigation; Mom and Dad share Waze horror stories; Jeff gets his garage door workin (not a euphemism); KC recognizes Janys AKA Professor Doom; KC and Jeff recap the TBTL picnic at Chateau Ste Michelle; Erica Knapp and the fam saved us a spot; "mook chu" means "sour face" in Cambodian; KC welcomes the Infinite Listener; God blesses America; Janys and Chris make the acquaintance of your favorite podcasters; KC gets her first fan hug; KC loves that Stranger Things stuff; Jeff pulls a semiracist boner; and Jeff waters weeds. Closing Song: "Summer Love" from Grease Podcasts you should listen to: TBTL - Too Beautiful to Live with Luke Burbank & Andrew Walsh Livewire Radio with Luke Burbank After These Messages with Andrew Walsh & Genevieve Haas
Mimi Nye has been growing grapes at Chateau Ste Michelle's Canoe Ridge Vineyard located in the Horse Heaven Hills wine region in Washington state. The post Mimi Nye from Chateau Ste Michelle appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.
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