Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling "Columbia Valley"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Columbia Valley"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $10

Cases produced: 898,000

KWG Score: 89 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: November 12, 2014

Wine Review: This almost clear colored Riesling from Washington State is a very nice weekday offering. It opens with a mild pear and bee's wax bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, round, slightly acidic and semi-sweet. The flavor profile is a mineral infused pear with faint hints of quince and peach towards the end. The finish is semi-dry and it moderate acidity and fruit linger nicely after the wine is gone. This pleasant Riesling would be perfect with Korean shrimp dumplings. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington's Columbia Valley. We craft it to be a refreshing, off-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine delivers ripe white peach character with subtle mineral notes. This is our "every day Riesling" that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.

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