Tasting Notes for Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2003

White Wines	Chardonnay	Columbia Valley	Washington

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Date Printed: 11/7/2009

Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2003

(search item no. 85749)

PRICE ON 11/7/2009: $8.29

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2002 Wine Enthusiast rating: 88 points
2001 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
2000 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
2000 Wine Enthusiast rating: 87 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points
2000 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1999 Wine Enthusiast rating: 86 points
1998 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points

Winemaker's Notes:

“This is a complex wine with lingering aromas and ?avors of cantaloupe, green apple and caramelized sugar. Hints of nutmeg and clove play out on the lush, re?ned ?nish." - Ray Einberger • Columbia Crest • Winemaker

My Notes:

Additional wines from Columbia Crest:

2005 Reserve Syrah (search item no. 94814)
2006 Grand Estates Merlot (search item no. 97628)
2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 100071)
2007 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 97876)
2007 H3 Merlot (search item no. 101741)
2008 Grand Estates Chardonnay (search item no. 100003)
2008 H3 Chardonnay (search item no. 100142)

About Columbia Crest:

Columbia Crest is one of the most impressive wineries in the Northwest. Fashioned after a country French chateau, the winery sits amidst 2,000 acres of estate vineyards just 20 minutes south of Prosser. Picnickers enjoy the winery's landscaped grounds, acres of lawn, scenic pond and courtyard with tables. Inside, the elegant lobby, large gift shop and tasting room top the list of visitor amenities. The winery is best known for Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon-Chardonnay which are consistently recognized for their quality by leading wine publications.