Product Reviews and Ratings - White - Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley from Wine Express

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(based on 8 ratings)

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A Wine Enthusiast Magazine Best Buy this Washington state Chardonnay is hard to beat. Bright lively flavors of pear and citrus with a delicate touch of toasty oak. Wine Spectator scored it 90 points and said 'Bright and jazzy with pretty pineapple grapefruit elderflower and spice flavors that lingers on the finish without excess weight. This just floats on for a while.'...

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pairs Well With:

Poultry(7), Seafood(6)

Pros:

Balanced(7), Clean(5), Smooth(6)

Best Uses:

Afternoon(5), Entertaining(5), Everyday(5), Weeknight(4)

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring enthusiast(5)

Balance and taste!

By pardoc

from Turlock, CA on 8/21/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Crisp, Suttle oak, Wonderful fruit

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Entertaining, Everyday, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

This is one of only a handful of "go to" whites we serve all year long, but especially in the heat of the California summer. Well balanced; only slight nod to oak, great fruit, toasty oak and light caramel give way to green apple. Great value.

It was a nice change of taste, enjoyed.

By images2c

from Greenfield on 8/18/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Beef, Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Clear, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Afternoon, Entertaining, Gifts, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Casual Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

Worked well with seared salmon as well as beef hamburgers (surprised me). Nice layered first taste of pear and citrus, then light oak, then a buttery flavor.

Very Nice Chardonnay

By chassis team

from Ridgeland, Ms. on 6/2/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Clean, Clear, Smooth

Cons:

Thin

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Entertaining, Everyday, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

Very Nice chardonnay good for entertaining and enjoying now on a summer evening

Smooth and lays on tongue

By Chelly

from Chicago, IL on 5/18/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Pizza and Pasta, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Long Finish

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Special Occasions

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

Lays on tongue with a light punch

A Columbia Valley Surprise!

By Mama Spice

from NY on 4/21/2010

Pairs Well With:

Light appetizers, Poultry

Pros:

Balanced, Clean, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

This will definitely be our "go to" aperitif. Was great with a chicken paillard and baby greens.

Classic Chardonnay for great price

By Playrite

from Main Line Philadelphia on 3/25/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Smooth

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Everyday

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

A great buy! Mildly buttery like a Chardonnay can be. We really enjoyed it and ordered 4 more bottles.

Hanging with the Bigs!

By Todd the Enthusiast

from New York on 3/2/2010

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Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood, Spicy Food

Pros:

Balanced, Big, Smooth

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Entertaining, Everyday, Weeknight

Describe Yourself:

Aspiring Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

A great Chard from Washington State that hangs with the big guns from California at a fraction of the price!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Buttery Chard!

By StrumErika

from New York, NY on 3/1/2010

Pairs Well With:

Poultry, Seafood

Pros:

Balanced, Long Finish, Smooth

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Everyday

Describe Yourself:

Connoisseur

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley:

This Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay has a rich, buttery, full texture. I tasted it blind and guessed it was almost double the price! It's very complex for [$] with aromas of pineapple and green apple. This is a luscious white to keep on hand for everyday.

Customer Reviews about the Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley at Wine Express