Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling 2018
USA, Columbia Valley
Riesling, Viognier
Description
The Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling is a dry, refreshing style of Riesling with beautiful fruit flavors, crisp acidity and an elegant finish. It offers inviting sweet citrus aromas and flavors. This is an incredibly versatile food wine and my favorite with oysters.
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
7.2 g/l residual sugar
7.4 g/l acidity
3.05 pH
Winemaker
David Rosenthal
Viticulture
Bi-lateral cordon, 8 foot spacing. Harvested September/October 2018. Yield 165gal/ton. Juice is cold settled, racked, and inoculated. Soil is basalt base with wind blown loess and sandy loam.
Vinification
Fermenation is 2-3 weeks in stainless steel tanks. Location, various sites throughout the Columbia valley.
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: light
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 0088586642890
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 20088586642894
