Cristom Chardonnay Germaine 06

Rich and balanced Chardonnay from the stellar producer Cristom.

This Chardonnay is light gold in color, and has a slightly floral aroma along with white peaches, quince, pears and a bit of vanilla. The rich flavors of ripe fruit are a good counterpoint to a hint of buttered toast. This mid-weight wine has a creamy texture, while the bright acidity keeps the wine from being cloying. Although probably not a wine for long-term aging, this wine could still benefit from a few years of cellaring. ~Steve Doerner

2004 Vintage Tasting Notes

Made from grapes from a very famous and highly respected site in Washington known for producing rich, complex, excellent wines, and Steve Doermer's Chardonnay is an example of the best that can be produced from this vineyard.

This wine comes from grapes grown at the Celilo Vineyard in Washington, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River, Oregon. the vineyard is planted to the Wente Clone of Chardonnay. Because of its unique soil and climate, this vineyard consistently produces a wine with great personality. This is the eighth release of this wine.