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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 4 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 58 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by nfurlong on 3/8/2021 & rated 86 points: Not bad, considering it's had 14 years in the bottle. (454 views) | | | Tasted by Madkat on 11/14/2011 & rated 86 points: Getting past prime, overall good drink with nice sweetness/tartness palate. For the price, not too bad. (3439 views) | | | Tasted by pwarms on 2/19/2011 & rated 88 points: Crisp, not too sweet...unique to pair with food (3519 views) | | | Tasted by gnrclarke on 12/20/2010 & rated 85 points: Average riesling. Would drink again if the price is right. It's perfectly serviceable but seemed to be lacking something. Classic petrol aroma. Tart flavour and a bit of fruitiness but not particularly complex. (3849 views) | | | Tasted by Jimmy1 on 11/25/2010 & rated 87 points: Good riesling (3959 views) | | | Tasted by msilver on 11/24/2010 & rated 88 points: Nice bottle, true Riesling flavor. (2550 views) | | | Tasted by pouncey on 7/20/2010 & rated 84 points: Not so good. Aromas of green apple. peach, and wet stone. Tastes slightly of pear and tart green apple. Too much tartness and not enough balance. This is not very good. (2095 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 6/15/2010 & rated 84 points: Straw and very light green hue. Simple nose has a light pear and lemony sweetness with a note of cold rubber ball. Very light bodied, crisp acidity, and mellow flavors of citrus fruit and beeswax. Short finish. Great match with the yellow curry we made for dinner. (4+9+15+5) = 84 (2360 views) | | | Tasted by wicozani on 6/9/2010 & rated 88 points: Excellent, this time consumed with baked orange roughy! (2343 views) | | | Tasted by Ron Van Holland on 5/6/2010 & rated 88 points: Clear, light yellow color. Medium nose of white orchard fruit with some floral and stone. Dry to slightly off dry with refreshing acidity. Flavor of white orchard fruit, stone, and lime that segues to hint of floral on the palate. Light body, well balanced on a simple structure, with a short finish followed by sustained, light, quenching acidity. Outstanding QPR. (2327 views) | | | Tasted by dlg810 on 4/20/2010 & rated 90 points: peach with citrus on the finish (2444 views) | | | Tasted by gigabit on 3/6/2010 & rated 87 points: A fairly simple wine, but shows nice fruit and a good acidic backbone. Not much of a finish. A great value for the price. (2735 views) | | | Tasted by brianms on 2/20/2010 & rated 88 points: Although vinted with a German identity, this wine really had an Alsatian heart with its white peach nose and delicate buttery palate. A great QPR at under $10. (2844 views) | | | Tasted by andtheodor on 2/17/2010 & rated 87 points: Wines of Washington State (Fort Collins): Tasted Blind. Straw colored, very light. Stony, apple, melon nose. Dry, nice acidity and minerality with crisp clean fruit. Really enjoyable. A number of people guessed Riesling. (3507 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 1/24/2010 & rated 90 points: Nose of peaches, baked apple, and a hint of lime. Very tasty, featuring peach juice leading into a lime finish. Dry yet ripe, with some minerality as well. I personally like it better at room temperature than chilled- it tasted more juicy. If it has a flaw, it's only that the finish isn't longer. (2726 views) | | | Tasted by wicozani on 1/6/2010 & rated 86 points: Very good, bordering on excellent. Crisp and refreshing, and if very cold with near laser-like precision like a good gruner-veltliner. I was imagining a little minerality with this, but nothing like a good Alsatian dry white. (2848 views) | | | Tasted by Dale M on 1/2/2010 & rated 86 points: Purchased based upon the QPR alert that seems to be buzzing this particular ste michelle, and yes for the most part it really does deliver the goods, good peach flavors, slighty soapy, even a dab of minerla on the finish. Would purchase again. (2930 views) | | | Tasted by romannole on 12/27/2009: Nice wine for the money. Agree with the posts that it is dryer than many other reislings, especially those from California, Washington or Oregon. Hints of gasoline on the nose, with taste of lemon, melon, green apple on the palate. Not much of a finish. Nice value. (3061 views) | | | Tasted by qwerty2 on 11/21/2009 & rated 84 points: Nice enough, especially if you find most rieslings too sweet. Well worth the price (somewhere under $10; I paid $5.99 on sale). Good with friends to complement a dinner. Nothing to write home about, but then, for that price, you wouldn't expect that it would be. (2967 views) | | | Tasted by mdefreitas on 11/2/2009 & rated 86 points: Good for the price. Crisp, lively acidity, but not much depth in the mid-palate. Light bodied fruits: lemons, pears, melons, grapefruit. (3286 views) | | | Tasted by sichuanpeppercorn on 10/30/2009 & rated 87 points: Solid acidity, hint of sweetness, a nice bottle for $7. Better juce for $7 is hard to come by. (3186 views) | | | Tasted by bajayngo on 10/27/2009 & rated 86 points: similar to previous notes, but not quite the punch it ususally has. a lil pear too that I han't gotten before. Suprisingly went weill w/homemade ravioli's! (3275 views) | | | Tasted by faucel on 9/18/2009 & rated 90 points: Transparent with very light, straw, color. Lemon, pear, and notes of apple, honey, and mineral on the nose. Light bodied, with good acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Dry at 13%abv. Much dryer than most non-Alsatian styles, and without the petrol, but fruity enough to easily mistake for higher residual sugar, yet balanced with crisp acidity. Carrying to the palate are lemons, pears, apples, grapefruit, and minerals with a very lengthy, candy, lemon-drop finish. Food friendly and a real value. This will be my "house white" for a while. (3316 views) | | | Tasted by WineontheBarrelhead on 9/9/2009 & rated 86 points: Pleasantly dry (compared to most Rieslings), with green apple, pear and quince notes, all wrapped in a white pepper-like spiciness. Refreshingly austere and taught, if a bit light weight, with a great QPR for fans of this style. Recommended. (3417 views) | | | Tasted by bajayngo on 9/4/2009 & rated 87 points: Same as previous notes (3212 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (8/31/2009)
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Columbia Valley) Pale straw colored. An alluring nose with Honey Dew melon and lime popsicles. Tart, dry, and crisp with an acidic zing. 0.78g/100ml RS, 0.70g/ml TA, and 13% alcohol. Recommended *** points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (4/25/2008)
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling) Fresh nose; tasty, lime and tart peach palate; short-medium finish 86 points |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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