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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rudolph Schmidt on 3/19/2023: Wow this is awesome.
Ripe stone fruit, Meyer lemon, green apple, minerality, petrol. A beautiful balance of acid & delicious honeyed sweetness. (524 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 8/21/2019 & rated 91 points: PnP, chilled. Not as sweet as expected, maybe a bit sweeter than a Spatlese. The medium to plus palate showed some peach, plus touches of apricot, honey and minerality. The acidity put the wine in balance, and the fruity finish lasted quite a while -- with only a touch of petrol, and no bitterness. Overall, a very pleasing wine that probably works better with spicy food than with dessert. Should hold for at least a couple of years. (934 views) | | | Tasted by Dmclemens on 12/30/2018: Risk aging for 10 years (1035 views) | | | Tasted by Hodderbk on 9/11/2018 & rated 91 points: Off dry enough to be considered a dessert wine. Smooth and rich on the palate, bright gold in the glass. Smells of honey, orange and pear, and jasmine rice. I've read a few reviews that mention botrytis and I can see where that is coming from. (961 views) | | | Tasted by capnfutsal on 8/17/2018 & rated 89 points: Beautiful golden color. To the nose, apple and peach. On the palate, apple and yellow peach as standout notes, with slight honey and very slight melon and pineapple. Plus spice - general, but was not expected like this. This is sweeter than the CSM Columbia Vly riesling. Very round mouthfeel and longer than average length for a riesling - full over the length. On the edge of petrol. Minerality is the undercurrent here. The fruit and spice hang on the palate long after the sip. Slighty better on the next night. Doing well for approaching 5 years! (905 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 1/19/2018: Full, tongue coating mouth feel, sweetness balanced by crisp acidity, perfumed with ripe fruit and botrytis, luxurious. (744 views) | | | Tasted by eschaefer on 5/21/2017 & rated 90 points: Flash note. A flash note is one that I distinctly remember the quality/overall rating of a wine but can’t give specifics because the tasting note was not written at time of tasting.
I do recall a lot about this wine. Texture and aromas were excellent. I remember think that this is the best pairing wine for smoky bbq type dishes I’ve ever had. Also paired perfectly with a Moroccan spiced chicken dish. Really really good and good QPR. Highest Recommendation (620 views) | | | Tasted by AJGalvin on 3/19/2017 & rated 91 points: Crisp and smooth. Golden clear color. Scents of rubber, kerosene, green apple, pear, lime, and honeysuckle. light after taste, slightly oily. (720 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 3/10/2016 & rated 92 points: 30% botrytis
Developing nicely
Long, petrol nose
Auslese palate, petrol infused sweetness in nicely balanced acid/fruit layers. Works well with smoked Gouda!!!!! (985 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 5/31/2015 & rated 90 points: I would call this an Auslese with its 7% RS - it cannot have been below 22 brix
Petrol. lime on nose
Tangerine on initial palate, lovely balance of sweetness acidity and fruit Lovely finish (1047 views) |
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Vinous, Washington Turns Up the Heat (Nov 2015) (11/1/2015)
(Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica Gold Washington) 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.Yakima Valley Wine Yakima Valley |
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