Chateau Ste. Michelle
Columbia Valley Riesling



This wine has barely any color at all, just a very faint yellow-green tint. The nose is nice. There is a slight trace of petrol, which I always love to find in a Riesling. More dominant is a lanolin note which joins a light floral aroma. The palate straddles the fence between dry and sweet, offering up some tasty stone fruit and a savory side marked by gentle spices and a workable acidity. I would like a drier wine better, but I drank this quaff gladly and poured another.
This wine has barely any color at all, just a very faint yellow-green tint. The nose is nice. There is a slight trace of petrol, which I always love to find in a Riesling. More dominant is a lanolin note which joins a light floral aroma. The palate straddles the fence between dry and sweet, offering up some tasty stone fruit and a savory side marked by gentle spices and a workable acidity. I would like a drier wine better, but I drank this quaff gladly and poured another.
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2024
slightly acidic, citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit
slightly acidic, citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit
Mar 6th, 2024
This is easily the worst Riesling I’ve ever had lmao
This is easily the worst Riesling I’ve ever had lmao
Mar 3rd, 2024Mild mild mild bouquet of green apples and citrus. Initial mildly sweet mild tart citrus with a crisp refreshing finish.
Mild mild mild bouquet of green apples and citrus. Initial mildly sweet mild tart citrus with a crisp refreshing finish.
Feb 24th, 2024
Sweeter than the dry Riesling. Notes of green apple. Light bodied. I prefer the dry Riesling more.
Sweeter than the dry Riesling. Notes of green apple. Light bodied. I prefer the dry Riesling more.
Feb 15th, 2024
Very sweet, but this is my first Riesling. Pale yellow color with apple aroma, taste of gooseberry and pear. I don’t think I could have this too much because of how sweet it is.
Very sweet, but this is my first Riesling. Pale yellow color with apple aroma, taste of gooseberry and pear. I don’t think I could have this too much because of how sweet it is.
Feb 15th, 2024
Sweet, light acidic, green apple. Nice but has a slight burn in the aftertaste. Coats the tongue.
Sweet, light acidic, green apple. Nice but has a slight burn in the aftertaste. Coats the tongue.
Feb 15th, 2024