Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling "Eroica"

Winery: Chateau Ste Michelle

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Eroica"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $24

Cases produced: 24,000

KWG Score: 94 (based on 8 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: October 5, 2010

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Riesling is very good every vintage. This year’s vintage is a drier in style than years past. It opens with a very mild wet stone and apricot bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a mineral and green apple blend. The finish is quite dry and lingers for a while. The panel suggested pairing this wine with trout almondine. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: "This Eroica shows the crisp acidity of the cooler 2008 vintage. The wine exudes mandarin orange and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. After a decade we have truly found our Eroica style, striving for beautiful bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced minerarilty." - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

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