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| Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2026 (based on 8 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 50 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 3/26/2024: Nose has petrol notes. Nice and bright.
Palate has lovely acidity and complexity. A nicely made Riesling.
Paired perfectly with a coconut curry dish with just a hint of spicy heat.
Would buy again. (243 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 2/10/2024 & rated 90 points: PnP, chilled. Only slightly off-dry (Kabinett style). Aromas of citrus, with a touch of minerality. The palate yielded some green apple, peach, lemon/lime, and that touch of minerality, with good acidity. May be Chateau Ste Michelle's best food pairing Riesling, especially with some Cantonese and Sichuan dishes on the Lunar New Year. Should hold for several years. (273 views) | | | Tasted by DinoCollapso on 1/1/2024 & rated 87 points: Pnp. very good. deepened since a year ago, more Mosel-like. tastes almost sweet without any hint of sugar. mango, lychee, mineral. wish we had more. (317 views) | | | Tasted by RussK on 8/20/2023 & rated 90 points: Andrew brought to CDC at Villagio. Not positive about the vintage we drank. Blind we all knew it was Riesling, but from where. Nice acid-sweet balance. Refreshing. 90+ pts (642 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 4/24/2023: Light petrol on nose
Distinct sweet citrus fruit balanced by tangy acidity. Kerosene mingles with lime and slate. Huge burst of lime inlingering aftertaste. (708 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 4/24/2023: Expressive with generous orchard fruit, hints of honey. Off dry with good acidity and a nice mineral spine. Drink or keep. 90-92 (942 views) | | | Tasted by gharter on 3/31/2023 & rated 90 points: PnP. On the nose, lemon, grapefruit , peach, melon and wet stone. Similar flavors with lemon, grapefruit, peach, melon, a hint of herbal. Off dry, but plenty of acidity to carry it. (661 views) | | | Tasted by A1002 on 1/21/2023 & rated 91 points: Petrol and stone fruit notes on a mineral laden nose.
Some sweetness on the palate but it gets more than offset by the acidity. It’s great but I would give it 4 or 5 years in the cellar before I drink my next bottle. (610 views) | | | Tasted by hiker_guy on 1/12/2023: Nicely paired with a coconut curry dish.
Nose had some petrol notes, green apple, almost a honeysuckle note .
Palate is fresh, clean and carries nice acidity to the finish .
Enjoyable
Would buy again (624 views) | | | Tasted by CMSPN on 12/23/2022 & rated 89 points: Interesting. Very fresh. A bit too sweet for me (471 views) | | | Tasted by DinoCollapso on 11/18/2022 & rated 85 points: Very nice though ultimately simple. Diesel and rose petal on the nose. First sip is refreshing and flavourful. Crunchy apple and mineral opening to rose (a spot of Turkish delight?) and honey as it warms in the glass. Good balance of acidity and body. Slightly effervescent. Shortish finish. Pleasant but doesn't live long in the memory. Well made riesling for the price. (534 views) | | | Tasted by crcarlson on 8/6/2022 & rated 89 points: A clean, low TDN, low residual sugar, good acidity riesling. $22 as tasted.
A good intro wine for non-wine drinkers l, esp super tasters. (782 views) | | | Tasted by mikkelbjerres18@hotmail.com on 8/5/2022 & rated 89 points: Quality is fine. Good minirality, good intensity. Green apple, lime and honey. For my taste. It's too sweet.. probably just me. 89 point. (623 views) | | | Tasted by davudvl on 7/15/2022 & rated 90 points: Great QPR at $15. Slightly sweet with great acidity and long finish. (700 views) | | | Tasted by Heynetty on 7/10/2022 & rated 87 points: A: Pale lemon
N: Medium (+) nose of petrol, lime, peach, honey
P: Off dry, medium (+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium (+) intensity, medium (+) body, medium finish
C: I would like more acidity to deal with this residual sugar. Its the sugar that persists on the finish here. Its off balance. Good intensity and a clipped finish for the fruit. Lacks complexity but thats the idea for this wine. Good typicity here.
Good quality wine which would improve with more acidity and a longer finish for the fruit.
My DH used to love this stuff. Its not really my cup of tea anymore, (638 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 6/16/2022: Mineral and lactic impressions in the bouquet. On the palate minerals and special in a way I am not familiar with. Candy and lemon impressions in a light and friendly way. Good freshness. (787 views) | | | Tasted by CC_H on 5/1/2022 & rated 92 points: Very pale gold / green in the glass. Expressive nose of ripe pear, crushed coriander seed, petrol, lemon peel, lime, white flowers and beeswax. The palate provides a wonderful attack with precise acidity followed by sumptuous texure, beautifully defined stone and orchard fruits, lychee and a lick of minerality. The finish is very pure and balanced. Just off-dry this is a lovely riesling now hitting its stride. Will be a superb addition to the dinner table with spicy or fragrant food. Good value. (668 views) | | | Tasted by Romz on 4/27/2022 & rated 90 points: 27042022 - Light & translucent pale straw color. Nose; some petrol initially then followed with lime & citrus peel, stone fruit ; pear, and mineral notes. Medium dry to sweet wine with mouth watering acidity. Refreshing and balanced on the palate with a clean finish of some wet stone & minerals. Went well with our Thai dishes during my lunch catchup session today. Wine is definitely better with food as the sweetness is mellowed (607 views) | | | Tasted by zenaida21 on 4/1/2022: Pretty good, but somehow a bit short of expectations. Felt a little acidic/unbalanced, with slight sweetness, apple, pear, and mineral notes. (229 views) | | | Tasted by beatles on 3/13/2022 & rated 91 points: German præcision and American generosity form a a charming, structured with a fine little sweetness, but also chalky, elegant with a vibrant acidity - and quite elegant. For elevenses, maybe ... (1238 views) | | | Tasted by MarkEngel on 3/12/2022 & rated 91 points: This wine never disappoints. Clear, pale yellow in color, floral and white fruit/stone fruit on the nose, light to medium body, nice acidity, with hints of stone and white fruit on the palate. Medium finish that leaves my mouth watering for more. This is a really great wine for the money. (679 views) | | | Tasted by druss on 3/9/2022 & rated 94 points: fresh citrus, minerally
The wine looks blonde colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like pear, lychee and lemon. It tastes like stoniness, mineral and lychee. The body is light. The wine has bright texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has medium acidity. (726 views) | | | Tasted by pmk on 2/26/2022 & rated 90 points: consistent - a wonderful value (576 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 2/25/2022 & rated 90 points: PnP, chilled. Only very slightly off-dry (Kabinett style). Aromas of citrus, with a touch of minerality. The palate yielded some green apple, peach, lemon/lime, and that touch of minerality, with good acidity. May be Chateau Ste Michelle's best food pairing Riesling. Should hold for several years. (476 views) | | | Tasted by pmk on 12/27/2021 & rated 91 points: as described in wine spectator (775 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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