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Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2015

Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 2

Price: $17.95

Sweetness: Medium
Alcohol: 11.5%

Drink: 2017-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Washington is a great place to look for quality at a good price. They are relatively new to the scene, but gaining consumer confidence and sales moemtum quickly. It won't be long before Washington winemakers ask a more fair price for what they offer. This one shows tremendous value.
Washington is hot, but it also has massive temperature swings seasonally, and also between day and night. This is exactly the right conditions for ultra ripe Riesling. Without compromising acidity levels.
Pretty lemony colouration.
Lowish alcohol and sporting a bit of residual sugar, this Riesling's aromatics have a lot of peach and tangerine. Some vanilla and white floral notes too. Very soft and pretty.
Great freshness and acidity on the palate. Lipsmacking and juicy. Lots more stone fruit and citrus.
Put this wine with some glazed swordfish or similar decadent seafood.
This may even keep, as a midterm cellar candidate (3-5 years).

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