Katy Michaud
Columbia Valley Riesling
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This fresh Columbia Valley Riesling is easy-drinking and smooth. Predominant flavors are, predictably, Apples, pears, and honeysuckle. The sugars are closer to dry than sweet. It was an ideal accompaniment to Southwest style turkey-stuffed poblanos.
This fresh Columbia Valley Riesling is easy-drinking and smooth. Predominant flavors are, predictably, Apples, pears, and honeysuckle. The sugars are closer to dry than sweet. It was an ideal accompaniment to Southwest style turkey-stuffed poblanos.
Nov 26th, 2017A slightly sweet Washington Riesling, this wine has honey, apple, and Bosc pear flavors with a touch of citrus to the finish. A great food or cocktail wine, it paired perfectly with pan-seared mahi mahi & citrus-herb salad with whole wheat couscous and caramelized bell peppers.
A slightly sweet Washington Riesling, this wine has honey, apple, and Bosc pear flavors with a touch of citrus to the finish. A great food or cocktail wine, it paired perfectly with pan-seared mahi mahi & citrus-herb salad with whole wheat couscous and caramelized bell peppers.
2 people found it helpfulAug 1st, 2015
Although not extra complex this wine checks all the "pleasant and not bland" boxes. I'd say I like it. For a 17 dollar Washington Riesling (gotten w a gift card to Naked Wines) it was about on par for what I'd expect. Off-dry. That zingy acid one wants out of Riesling. Notes of all the citrusy things you can imagine (even kumquats), apples, and a hint of white flowers and orange blossom. Plus the honey essence of the residual sugar. The finish is medium plus, albeit steady and unchanging. I am less excited when I taste Rieslings sans that delightful petrol note many get but mayhaps this needs age...
Although not extra complex this wine checks all the "pleasant and not bland" boxes. I'd say I like it. For a 17 dollar Washington Riesling (gotten w a gift card to Naked Wines) it was about on par for what I'd expect. Off-dry. That zingy acid one wants out of Riesling. Notes of all the citrusy things you can imagine (even kumquats), apples, and a hint of white flowers and orange blossom. Plus the honey essence of the residual sugar. The finish is medium plus, albeit steady and unchanging. I am less excited when I taste Rieslings sans that delightful petrol note many get but mayhaps this needs age...
Jan 5th, 2017An exemplary Washington Riesling, this vintage lives up to Ms. Michaud's previous releases: nice residual sugars and honey apple tones, not a dessert wine by any means, but well balanced enough to pair with spicy dishes. It survived a cage match with saag aloo, butter chicken, chana masa ka, and some really amazing veggie samosas. This is a go-to wine for aficionados of spicy Asian cuisine.
An exemplary Washington Riesling, this vintage lives up to Ms. Michaud's previous releases: nice residual sugars and honey apple tones, not a dessert wine by any means, but well balanced enough to pair with spicy dishes. It survived a cage match with saag aloo, butter chicken, chana masa ka, and some really amazing veggie samosas. This is a go-to wine for aficionados of spicy Asian cuisine.
Dec 29th, 2016
Light bodied, plump with lemony brightness, flirting with sweetness, mildly acidic. Fab label, too.
Light bodied, plump with lemony brightness, flirting with sweetness, mildly acidic. Fab label, too.
Oct 19th, 2015
Refreshing and light. Nice ballance between sweet and dory with strong melon overtones.
Refreshing and light. Nice ballance between sweet and dory with strong melon overtones.
Jan 28th, 2024From KJ via his wine subscription box. Not a very sweet wine for a Riesling, but very drinkable - almost like halfway between a Sauv Blanc and Riesling. Liked a lot.
From KJ via his wine subscription box. Not a very sweet wine for a Riesling, but very drinkable - almost like halfway between a Sauv Blanc and Riesling. Liked a lot.
Nov 21st, 2020
Overly sweet and boring Washington Riesling. Notes of honey and apricot.
Overly sweet and boring Washington Riesling. Notes of honey and apricot.
Jun 9th, 2018
Pleasantly sweet and floral (fills the mouth) although one note. It held up well to my Korean dinner.
Pleasantly sweet and floral (fills the mouth) although one note. It held up well to my Korean dinner.
Oct 16th, 2017