Chateau Ste. Michelle produces wines from Columbia Valley in Washington State, a region defined by its continental climate and diverse terroir. The winery's Vineyard Select Riesling demonstrates the region's capacity for aromatic white wines with balance and complexity. Impetus, a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Malbec, reflects the broader potential of Washington's red wine program. The Reserve Riesling Ice Wine showcases the winery's work with late-harvest techniques, a specialty enabled by the region's growing conditions. Wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff.