Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Columbia Valley 2020 750mL
VINTAGE NOTES
Slightly warmer than average winter temperatures proceeding the 2020 growing season
resulted in little to no vine damage with normal bud break.
Warm spring temperatures created excellent conditions for canopy growth and early fruit
development.
A mild summer with very few periods of excessive heat and cooler fall temperatures
created ideal conditions for developing beautiful fruit flavors and aromas.
VINEYARD NOTES
Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive
just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.
Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense
aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.
Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of
vine growth.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Our winemaker chooses select lots of Riesling to create this elegant, dry style of Riesling,
while maintaining beautiful fruit character.
A cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the freshness and bright fruit
qualities of this wine.
We feature the Riesling Taste Profile scale on the back label to demonstrate that this
Riesling is made in a medium-dry style.
TASTING NOTES
“Sourced from select vineyard parcels, the citrus notes and bright natural acidity in this Dry Riesling pair especially well with mild cheese, seasonal salads and fresh seafood.” – David Rosenthal, Winemaker

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