Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Riesling - 2011; Chateau Ste Michelle; Woodinville, Washington

This delicious off-dry Riesling is a product of the vineyards from the Columbia Valley.  It has the aromas and taste of pears, apricot, and apples that one would expect from a good quality Riesling.  It is definitely packed with rich fruity flavors yet has just a tad bit of lemony tartness to it.  The acidity surprisingly balances out well in this one.  There is also a slight effervescence to this wine, so don’t be surprised if you get a few bubbles. It is a well balanced and lovely Riesling that is true to its character and will not let an avid Riesling fan down.  This wine pairs easily with a number of different dishes.  We also found it very lovely as a substitute for Chardonnay when cooking salmon. Surprise your guests at your next dinner party with this wine and use it as a secret ingredient in some of your recipes and they might be in awe!

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