Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling

The Columbia Valley AVA was established in 1984 and is located on the eastern side of Washington State and a small part of Oregon. Washington State/Columbia Valley represent the perfect grape-growing climate, from the weather to the soil to the vineyard sites. Arid, micro climates, mediterranean/continental Columbia Valley soils are predominantly loess (wind-blown silt and sand soils created by the Missoula Floods) and result in wines with increased aromatics.

Chateau Ste Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington State. Built in 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson, the winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition. Since then, they have combined Old World winemaking traditions with New World innovation. Chateau Ste Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one for red and one for white. The whites are made at the Chateau in Woodinville, WA, while the reds are made at our Canoe Ridge Estate winery in Eastern Washington. They strive to respect the varietal characters and individuality of each location, yet still craft each wine to give you a pleasurable, food friendly experience

Chateau St Michelle Dry Riesling Columbia Valley 2018 is 100% Riesling. It has aromas and flavors of nectarine, peach, apple, pear, lemon, minerals honey , honeysuckle, flint, grapefruit. The acid is crisp, lively and refreshing. This is a great introduction to Washington State Riesling for those who have never tried it - it’s a great representation and under $12.

Pair with crab cakes, oysters with mignonette sauce, pan seared scallops, mild cheeses, Asian dishes, Indian curries