Domaine Ste. Michelle
Domaine Ste. Michelle produces traditional method sparkling wines in Washington State, crafting elegant bubbles from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery utilizes cool-climate vineyard sites to develop the crisp acidity and delicate fruit character essential for quality sparkling wine production through careful grape selection and extended aging.
Located in Washington's Columbia Valley, Domaine Ste. Michelle benefits from the region's ideal conditions for sparkling wine production, including significant diurnal temperature variation and extended growing season. Their méthode champenoise approach includes hand-riddling and extended lees contact to develop complexity and fine mousse. The result is sparkling wines with bright acidity, delicate bubbles, and refined fruit expression suitable for both celebration and food pairing.
Located in Washington's Columbia Valley, Domaine Ste. Michelle benefits from the region's ideal conditions for sparkling wine production, including significant diurnal temperature variation and extended growing season. Their méthode champenoise approach includes hand-riddling and extended lees contact to develop complexity and fine mousse. The result is sparkling wines with bright acidity, delicate bubbles, and refined fruit expression suitable for both celebration and food pairing.