Drumheller Chardonnay
Washington Chardonnay, poured in Commack for thirty years.
The story behind Drumheller
Drumheller comes out of the Columbia Valley in eastern Washington, fruit grown near Beverly and Othello on sandy loam left behind by the Ice Age floods that carved the Drumheller Channels. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launched the label in May 2016 with the 2014 vintage, winemaker Tim Jones at the helm. The brand started as a restaurant pour and moved into retail.
What separates this Chardonnay is restraint. The team picks early to hold natural acidity, then ages in light oak rather than heavy barrels. The result is a leaner, fresher wine than the buttery valley style, and it is the reason we have kept it on the shelf for years.
Explore the Drumheller range
Drumheller keeps a tight lineup: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, all Columbia Valley, all value priced. Here is how the three sit on our shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumheller Chardonnay 750mL | White wine | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Early picked, light oak, green apple, citrus, clean finish |
| Drumheller Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Dark cherry, cassis, soft tannin, easy weeknight pour |
| Drumheller Merlot 750mL | Red wine | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Plum, cocoa, rounded mid palate, gentle oak |
| Drumheller Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, chilled | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Serve cold with shellfish, roast chicken, soft cheese |
| Drumheller Merlot 750mL | Red wine | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Tomato sauce, burgers, mushroom dishes |
| Drumheller Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Grilled steak, aged cheddar, short ribs |
Which Drumheller is right for you?
Drumheller Chardonnay sits at $11.99 for a 750mL bottle, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot land at the same $11.99. That is Columbia Valley fruit at a price that lets you keep a bottle cold in the door and a spare in the rack. We have sold this label for years because it overdelivers for the money. Buy Drumheller online and we will have it ready at the counter, or send it out on a local run.
Fresh, lightly oaked and $11.99, so opening a bottle on a Tuesday costs nothing.
Soft tannin and dark fruit that pleases a crowd without a second thought on price.
Rounded plum and cocoa that handles tomato sauce, burgers and roast chicken alike.