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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 95 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by mlawren1 on 10/10/2022 & rated 93 points: Dark golden in the glass. Bit of honey over pears and lemon. (365 views) | | | Tasted by kstoddard on 9/1/2021: Mehh (685 views) | | | Tasted by Bearbus on 8/26/2019: Honeyed, beeswax, lemon, jasmine/honeysuckle; smooth with no hard eges (has softened with aged well), glides along the palate, hints of grapefruit, lemon pith. Lovely (722 views) | | | Tasted by WDSteers on 2/3/2013 & rated 91 points: has held up well. good acidity, pear and apple blossom , dry and matched a trout with pecans (3458 views) | | | Tasted by jeginmt on 6/7/2012 & rated 90 points: Apple and pear, a little sweet, but balanced with acidity, smooth and rich. Very nice. (3788 views) | | | Tasted by dsimmons on 5/20/2012: Still going strong (3571 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 10/17/2011 & rated 92 points: Opens up with some petrol on the nose that somewhat diminishes with time in the glass. On the palate, quite smooth and rich. Not overly sweet, but nor is there any big blast of acidity. Relatively long finish if perhaps a bit linear. Given that this has settled down since I last had it, as well as the fact that I picked my btls up for $15, I might be a little high on the score. But for current drinking, and QPR, this is just stunning right now. I've always liked the Eroica bottling, as it seems to develop quicker in the bottle than some of it's German counterparts, allowing for earlier drinking pleasure. (3757 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Concert Guy on 9/10/2011: Eric Johnson Sr. really liked this (3554 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 8/20/2010 & rated 91 points: Very pleasant. Slightly sweet. (1853 views) | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 5/2/2010 & rated 89 points: Was a little worried that I had waited too long for this one. No need to worry. Doing just fine. Green apple and pear with some residual sugar. Very good. One more left and in no particular hurry, but likely to get to it by the end of the summer. Just a perfect summer wine. (1936 views) | | | Tasted by djpo on 12/5/2009 & rated 87 points: Apple, apricot, slight petrol. On the sweet side of dry. Slightly flabby. (2494 views) | | | Tasted by Dingo on 11/22/2009 & rated 90 points: Lovely, slightly off dry riesling. Still has plenty of fruit combined with minerals and diesel on the nose. Will drink my other bottle in 6 months. (2509 views) | | | Tasted by Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn on 4/9/2009 & rated 92 points: Great, Still some CO2 bubbles coming out, can probably age for at least another 5 years. Getting dryer, still nice fruit, acidity more muted than earlier. (2716 views) | | | Tasted by wino_tim on 3/28/2009 & rated 91 points: Perhaps a little TOO advanced, this was still a great showing for this wine, as it offered extraordinary balance between tertiary petrol aromas and bright white fruit and mineral flavors. Pretty dry, but with great balance and a wonderful mouthfeel. (2881 views) | | | Tasted by noshvegas on 1/13/2009 & rated 91 points: Excellent white wine with summer apple nose and on the palate. I may have waited too long and will drink the '06 vintage in '09 to compare. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by MCrawford on 12/28/2008 & rated 89 points: Green Apple, apricot and peach. Still an excellent wine... maybe has lost a step. It's been 3 years since I last had it last. Wonderful finish though. Don't over chill this one. (2667 views) | | | Tasted by lhickey on 5/7/2008 & rated 88 points: still drinking well. (3252 views) | | | Tasted by Fuzzy Squash on 4/17/2008 & rated 89 points: Dryer and less sweet than previous Eroicas I've tasted. Good acidity that does not overpower. Definitely tart apple on the nose. Flavors morph from tart apple to honey. Decent finish. (3262 views) | | | Tasted by scottmlew on 2/23/2008 & rated 89 points: Apricot and under-ripe peach, good balance of acidity and sweetness-paired well with spicy Asian food. (3288 views) | | | Tasted by ggtirevite on 2/4/2008 & rated 90 points: Crisp, fruity (apple, melon). ALways wonderful. It's the third vintage I buy, and I have a 2006 as well to enjoy later. (3539 views) | | | Tasted by Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn on 1/11/2008 & rated 91 points: Still getting better. well balanced, great acidity with a hint of sweetness. Better on the cool side, mid 50's. (3351 views) | | | Tasted by rartexas on 10/24/2007: Becky really liked this Riesling. It was very rich in berry and fruit tastes. This was tasted at III Forks (3603 views) | | | Tasted by Johannes.knops@xjtlu.edu.cn on 10/12/2007 & rated 90 points: great as always. (3482 views) | | | Tasted by JoshA on 8/30/2007 & rated 89 points: Tart green apple on the nose with a round, luscious, peachy mid-palate. Long, satisfying finish has a hint of minerality that is emphasized with food. (3608 views) | | | Tasted by good old ludwig van on 8/19/2007 & rated 90 points: Honeyed pear, sweet apple. Had a tiny bit of bubbles. The sweetness was a good foil for the insanely hot Thai food we paired it with. (3623 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2005, IWC Issue #123
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen 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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