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Vintage Select

2009 Columbia Valley Riesling

Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select is a delightful white Riesling from the renowned Columbia Valley, showcasing the exceptional quality of this area. The 2009 vintage captivates with a medium body that delivers a luscious mouthfeel, complemented by lively acidity that brightens each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of ripe peach, juicy apricot, and a hint of tropical pineapple, making it a truly refreshing experience. This wine is well-balanced with a touch of sweetness that enhances its food-friendly nature, allowing it to pair beautifully with a variety of dishes. Whether enjoyed on its own or alongside spicy Asian cuisine, this Riesling offers a wonderful combination of flavor and enjoyment that is sure to impress any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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