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Columbia Winery™ 2016 Stratos Washington’s original premium winery, Columbia Winery has been discovering and celebrating Washington wine for over 50 years. Winemaker Sean Hails blends classic traditions with innovative winemaking techniques to craft a distinct collection of Washington wines. Columbia Winery’s unrelenting curiosity and trailblazing heritage is reflected in the grape selection philosophy of premier vineyard sites within the Columbia Valley and its acclaimed AVAs, including Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley and Wahluke Slope. With a tasting room located just outside Seattle and a winery in Eastern Washington, Columbia Winery embodies Washington’s welcoming spirit, rich diversity and exceptional wines. About the Wine: With a goal of creating a delightful white blend with a refreshing taste, Winemaker Sean Hails set his sights on vines that sprawl across premier Yakima Valley vineyards. This wine is a showcase of a Sauvignon Blanc-based blend, offering forward notes of tropical fruit, citrus and a touch of fresh cut grass. The addition of 14% Viognier layers the wine with complexity as well as floral nuances and flavors of ripe peach, while 5% Chardonnay adds creaminess to the palate. Completely balanced acidity, this wine is a great pairing with fresh steamed mussels in white wine and garlic. Viticulture Notes: The 2016 vintage started off quickly but cooled considerably by mid-season. Rewarded by our patience to wait until fruit was perfectly ripened, we harvested awesome, clean fruit for this unique blend. For a third year in a row, we chose Sauvignon Blanc from Rustic Vineyards because the site is slightly cooler and has some older vines that produce intense flavors. Winemaking Notes: The grapes for Stratos White Blend were destemmed, membrane pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures. Following fermentation, Winemaker Sean Hails artfully put together just the right blend of grapes to create a wine that showcases the expressive, high quality of white grapes grown in the Columbia Valley. Varietal Content: Appellation: Cases Produced: Alcohol Content: Titratable Acidity: Residual Sugar: pH: Bottling date

80% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Viognier, 5% Chardonnay, 1% Muscat Columbia Valley 745 13.2% 0.47 g/100mL 0.42 g/100mL 3.28 Feb 22, 2017

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