2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Chardonnay $26

There are not a lot of Chardonnays I like that are from the US. Most of the time they are loaded with oak and have no flavor except that. This is not one of those cases. This wine is sur lie aged for I think about 10 months and is 100% malolactic fermented. Brings out those soft notes that I tend to like. Soft butter on the nose with that lovely malo nose added. Hints of citrus with good toasted notes but not enough to throw your mouth into a tail spin. Finish is quick and graceful. I would hit this with a nice breaded veal.