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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling

Name: Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling
Brand: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Price: 19.83 USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

United States, Washington State

White wine

3.8

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling is a premium quality wine produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle, a renowned winery in Washington State. The wine is made from Riesling grapes grown in the Cold Creek Vineyard, which is known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves carefully selecting the best grapes and fermenting them at low temperatures to preserve the delicate flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is crisp, refreshing, and well-balanced, with notes of citrus, peach, and honey. It is a perfect example of the classic Washington State Riesling style, which is known for its bright acidity and vibrant fruit flavors.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Chateau Ste.Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling is a light, crisp and refreshing white wine. The nose has aromas of green apple, honey, wet stone, and peach. On the palate, this wine has a crisp acidity and flavors of ripe green apple, apricot, and honey. The finish is crisp and clean, with a delicate hint of minerality. Enjoy this delightful Riesling with grilled fish, light salads, or as an aperitif.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Riesling

ORIGINS

Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Region: Washington State

Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.

CUSTOMER RATING

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