Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling

8.745 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Riesling
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine has barely any color at all, just a very faint yellow-green tint. The nose is nice. There is a slight trace of petrol, which I always love to find in a Riesling. More dominant is a lanolin note which joins a light floral aroma. The palate straddles the fence between dry and sweet, offering up some tasty stone fruit and a savory side marked by gentle spices and a workable acidity. I would like a drier wine better, but I drank this quaff gladly and poured another.

This wine has barely any color at all, just a very faint yellow-green tint. The nose is nice. There is a slight trace of petrol, which I always love to find in a Riesling. More dominant is a lanolin note which joins a light floral aroma. The palate straddles the fence between dry and sweet, offering up some tasty stone fruit and a savory side marked by gentle spices and a workable acidity. I would like a drier wine better, but I drank this quaff gladly and poured another.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2024
David Wasserman

Love csm

Love csm

Jul 22nd, 2024
quinn

very light and crisp perfect level of dry

very light and crisp perfect level of dry

Apr 2nd, 2024
chloe robison

slightly acidic, citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit

slightly acidic, citrus flavor with hints of grapefruit

Mar 6th, 2024
Devin Healey

This is easily the worst Riesling I’ve ever had lmao

This is easily the worst Riesling I’ve ever had lmao

Mar 3rd, 2024
DAL 9000

Mild mild mild bouquet of green apples and citrus. Initial mildly sweet mild tart citrus with a crisp refreshing finish.

Mild mild mild bouquet of green apples and citrus. Initial mildly sweet mild tart citrus with a crisp refreshing finish.

Feb 24th, 2024
Madison Dantes

Sweeter than the dry Riesling. Notes of green apple. Light bodied. I prefer the dry Riesling more.

Sweeter than the dry Riesling. Notes of green apple. Light bodied. I prefer the dry Riesling more.

Feb 15th, 2024
Marcel van Hemert

Very sweet, but this is my first Riesling. Pale yellow color with apple aroma, taste of gooseberry and pear. I don’t think I could have this too much because of how sweet it is.

Very sweet, but this is my first Riesling. Pale yellow color with apple aroma, taste of gooseberry and pear. I don’t think I could have this too much because of how sweet it is.

Feb 15th, 2024
Abigail McDonald

way sweeter, same flavor profile

way sweeter, same flavor profile

Feb 15th, 2024
Natalie Lewis

Sweet, light acidic, green apple. Nice but has a slight burn in the aftertaste. Coats the tongue.

Sweet, light acidic, green apple. Nice but has a slight burn in the aftertaste. Coats the tongue.

Feb 15th, 2024