Palate
Discover Mimi, a delicious Chardonnay sourced from the Horse Heaven Hills, including Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard. Mimi is crafted in a lightly oaked, fresh style which allows the bright, elegant fruit to shine through.
Growing Conditions
The 2017 growing season was cooler and crop yields were significantly lower in comparison to the past two vintages.
The lower temperatures delayed ripening and helped to retain fresh fruit aromatics and mouthwatering acidity.
Despite cold winter conditions, 2017 gave us concentrated wines with classic Washington state character.
Sourced from Chardonnay fruit from vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. • Our estate vineyards of Canoe Ridge Estate and Horse Heaven Vineyard
contributed to the blend.
An ideal site for Chardonnay, the vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate lies on a steep South facing slope to the Columbia River.
Planted in 1991, the site’s proximity to the river and strong wind patterns protect it from temperature extremes, allowing uniform ripening and excellent color development.
Winemaking
89% aged sur lie for ten months in a combination of new French oak, 1 year old French oak, and neutral oak to integrate the fruit and oak flavors and provide a soft mouthfeel.
11% stainless steel fermented to maintain the elegant, fresh style of this Chardonnay.
Underwent malolactic fermentation for added softness, balance and depth.
Food Pairing
Salmon, crab cakes, poultry
