Name: Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
Variety: Riesling
Region: Columbia Valley
Country: United States
Year: 2019
Price: $9.99
Online Review (Tasting Notes): Our Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington's Columbia Valley. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is our everyday Riesling that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods. (https://www.ste-michelle.com/2019-riesling/5637260840.p)
Wine Folly: (Wine Folly, pg. 158-159). Without question, this Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling maintains a very unmistakable floral aroma with distinct traces of apple. Of the primary flavors and aromas, I definitely experienced the lime taste, although I am simply unfamiliar with what Wine Folly's idea of "beeswax" or "jasmine" might taste or smell like. Oddly enough, I completely understand the petroleum flavor that it refers too - I was unable to put my finger on that aspect during my tasting. As expected, this Riesling possessed a high level of sweetness and acidity.
My Review: Now this is more like it! Although I am thoroughly enjoying branching out into the realm of more red, bitter wines, it was nice to enjoy a sweet beverage this evening. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling delivered a smooth (yet acidic) flavor combination of lime, apple, and pineapple. Additionally, its floral aroma and crisp finish provided a nice refreshing experience. To date, I would consider this to be my favorite white wine.
I did not pair this Riesling with any food.
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