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| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2014 (based on 4 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 43 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Thefierstines on 10/23/2012 & rated 88 points: Great summer wine. Perfect for hanging on the deck with friends. If you require a DRY white, then stay away. This, while not sweet, has a lot of fruit and some think it full of sugar. (6606 views) | | | Tasted by NewEngland on 10/13/2012 & rated 91 points: Popular at the wine and chocolate tasting party. Very refreshing. Dry rieslings are sometimes too sour for me, but this was good. Citrus, lime, peach. (6638 views) | | | Tasted by wineslide on 7/29/2012: Always reliable, this bottle did not disappoint. Clay on the nose, light peaches on the palate. Would like more acidity . (6769 views) | | | Tasted by d1gital on 7/8/2012 & rated 85 points: Golden color, fruity and flowery, sweet but dry, very refreshing. Nothing extraordinary, but a good everyday wine. Will buy it again. (6988 views) | | | Tasted by lutzchicago on 3/20/2012 & rated 89 points: Lovely, sweet but dry, good fruit, more than what you would expect from an average Riesling, but slightly less than I would expect from this vinyard (7622 views) | | | Tasted by 17seconds on 2/27/2012: I like dryer Rieslings but this one was too dry for me. Surprised people are saying it's not dry. It's much dryer than the regular CTM Riesling. Not giving it a rating because I'd be taking off points for being too dry and I know some people are into that. If you like super dry, give it a shot. (2472 views) | | | Tasted by cnr128 on 12/29/2011 & rated 90 points: If you're looking for a dry Riesling, you can't beat this for the money. Floral and stone fruit. This is a crowd pleaser for the non wine drinkers at a summer BBQ. (2986 views) | | | Tasted by bbeissler on 10/14/2011 & rated 85 points: Bright and crisp, topical, orange, and honey dew on the nose. Tart, similar to granny smith apple. Somewhat acidic on the tongue. Some pair after tones. (3209 views) | | | Tasted by wolfgangh on 9/10/2011 & rated 61 points: No taste at all, was it wine? (3443 views) | | | Tasted by BSpdx on 8/7/2011 & rated 89 points: Getting better with time? This is really tasty, with nice acidity and minerality, but what I really like is the tangerine flavor towards the end. Perfectly refreshing for summer evenings. (3531 views) | | | Tasted by CharlesDarwin on 8/1/2011 & rated 84 points: Coarse, rough sugar that grates the back of the throat. Low on complex fruit aroma or forward flavor. There are so many better wines out there at this price. (3550 views) | | | Tasted by jrlamia on 4/26/2011 & rated 88 points: Great weeknight white. (4072 views) | | | Tasted by surfer.prof on 3/6/2011 & rated 89 points: I think I'm just a big fan of dry rieslings.
This was only $7 but was totally quaffable. (4179 views) | | | Tasted by frockaloid on 1/11/2011 & rated 86 points: Not quite exactly dry. dryish. damp. clammy?
Its a refreshing sip, bbq fare, any type. think picnic. simple, unpretentious, inexpensive. I buy a fair bit of the $6 CSMs of various flavors. everyone seems to like them. (4447 views) | | | Tasted by BSpdx on 11/28/2010 & rated 87 points: Consistent with prior tasting. (4484 views) | | | Tasted by BSpdx on 10/23/2010 & rated 88 points: Very tasting dry Riesling. Light bodied, with a floral, lemon fresh nose with nice elements of tangerine and grapefruit on the palate. Ends crisp and refreshing. (4596 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 10/3/2010 & rated 88 points: The wine featured pear, honey, minerals and apple. The acidity worked well with a shaved asparagus and fennel salad. (4698 views) | | | Tasted by Skully on 9/2/2010 & rated 86 points: Nice Riesling for the money. Intense green apples on the palate and nose. Very crisp and light, a great wine for the summer. (4744 views) | | | Tasted by jrobs7777 on 8/28/2010 & rated 87 points: Riesling - First The Rest (of the World), Then The Best (Germany) (Our House (2033 Brandywine St.): Nice value here. Light crisp and very refreshing. There is that nip of diesel fuel right off the bat, but this gives way to a nice simple Riesling that is real bang for the buck. Nice green puckering apple with acidity. (5871 views) | | | Tasted by ews3 on 8/28/2010 & rated 88 points: Riesling Tasting (Schloss Roberts): A real crowd pleaser and a great QPR. Slight apricot on the nose, the palate shows sweet lime soda -- there is definitely some RS left here. Tingly acid ont he finish keeps the wine very fresh and enjoyable. Very easy to drink -- a sippy cup wine. (5591 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/11/2010)
(Ch Ste Michelle, Dry Riesling Columbia Valley White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Linda Murphy
JancisRobinson.com (9/30/2010)
(Ch Ste Michelle, Dry Riesling Columbia Valley White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (7/30/2010)
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Columbia Valley) An appealing, aromatic nose with lime, lemon, and mineral. Bone dry on a palate full of fruit. 100% Riesling. 13% alcohol. Recommended. *** 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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