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It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."
PROSSER -- Construction is expected to start soon on the next phase of what backers say will be the state's premier educational and promotional center for Washington's wines and food products.
Chateau Ste. Michelle, one of the Washington's oldest wineries, has decided to feature a lineup of fine wines in the $18 and under range.
"In these challenging economic times, we have discovered that consumers are turning to brands that deliver quality and value," said Lynda Eller, Chateau Ste. Michelle spokeswoman.
"We think these wines over-deliver for their price points," she said.
That fits right in with my new resolve to write about wines $20 and under for the next few months. I'm finding there are many wineries that offer good to outstanding wines at $20 and under.
These Chateau Ste. Michelle wines featured have a suggested retail price of $13 to $18 but can be found locally and elsewhere at grocery stores and the state liquor stores for $6 to $14. And you can get a 10 percent discount by getting six bottles at a time.
These wines are widely available nationally with nearly 1.37 million cases being produced including the largest production of riesling in America, and probably the world, with 600,000 cases of the Columbia Valley riesling.
The prices below are estimates, depending on where you buy them.
2008 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $6-$11 -- Off dry with refreshing explosive orchard aromas and flavors and great acidity to match with any spicy food.
2008 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $8-$11 -- Balanced citrus, floral and spice. Try halibut fish and chips.
2007 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $8-$11 -- Tropical fruit, a hint of oak and a citrus zing at the end. Serve with king crab and lemon wedges
2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills, $12-$14 -- An inviting touch of lemon with a soft mouth feel. Great with mussels in butter, garlic and lemon juice.
2007 Indian Wells Chardonnay, $14-$16 -- Creamy, rich and buttery with appealing crisp pineapple. Goes with scampi sauted in virgin olive oil.
2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $14-$16 -- Marionberry, juicy, easy drinking. Just right with grilled salmon.
2006 Indian Wells Merlot, $14-$17 -- Ripe black fruit, soft, round and jammy. A hearty pasta dish is the match.
2006 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon, $14-$17 -- Bold, yet smooth with juicy ripe berries and a hint of vanilla -- Serve with stuffed peppers with lean ground beef.
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