Katy Michaud
Columbia Valley Riesling
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Although not extra complex this wine checks all the "pleasant and not bland" boxes. I'd say I like it. For a 17 dollar Washington Riesling (gotten w a gift card to Naked Wines) it was about on par for what I'd expect. Off-dry. That zingy acid one wants out of Riesling. Notes of all the citrusy things you can imagine (even kumquats), apples, and a hint of white flowers and orange blossom. Plus the honey essence of the residual sugar. The finish is medium plus, albeit steady and unchanging. I am less excited when I taste Rieslings sans that delightful petrol note many get but mayhaps this needs age...
Although not extra complex this wine checks all the "pleasant and not bland" boxes. I'd say I like it. For a 17 dollar Washington Riesling (gotten w a gift card to Naked Wines) it was about on par for what I'd expect. Off-dry. That zingy acid one wants out of Riesling. Notes of all the citrusy things you can imagine (even kumquats), apples, and a hint of white flowers and orange blossom. Plus the honey essence of the residual sugar. The finish is medium plus, albeit steady and unchanging. I am less excited when I taste Rieslings sans that delightful petrol note many get but mayhaps this needs age...
Jan 5th, 2017
An exemplary Washington Riesling, this vintage lives up to Ms. Michaud's previous releases: nice residual sugars and honey apple tones, not a dessert wine by any means, but well balanced enough to pair with spicy dishes. It survived a cage match with saag aloo, butter chicken, chana masa ka, and some really amazing veggie samosas. This is a go-to wine for aficionados of spicy Asian cuisine.
An exemplary Washington Riesling, this vintage lives up to Ms. Michaud's previous releases: nice residual sugars and honey apple tones, not a dessert wine by any means, but well balanced enough to pair with spicy dishes. It survived a cage match with saag aloo, butter chicken, chana masa ka, and some really amazing veggie samosas. This is a go-to wine for aficionados of spicy Asian cuisine.
Dec 29th, 2016
Slightly acidic and not as sweet as expected, but a wine thoroughly enjoyed alone or paired with an Alfredo sauce.
Slightly acidic and not as sweet as expected, but a wine thoroughly enjoyed alone or paired with an Alfredo sauce.
Dec 15th, 2016Nice stone fruit with subtle sweetness. Enjoyable wine
Nice stone fruit with subtle sweetness. Enjoyable wine
Aug 23rd, 2016
Never drink Riesling but I might start. This is fantastic. Bright, clean, fruity. Just enough sweetness.
Never drink Riesling but I might start. This is fantastic. Bright, clean, fruity. Just enough sweetness.
Aug 20th, 2016
A very fruity heavy on the honey Riesling. A bit too much for my flavor but worked better with some salty blue cheese and food.
A very fruity heavy on the honey Riesling. A bit too much for my flavor but worked better with some salty blue cheese and food.
Jul 27th, 2016Francis Benito had this 8 years ago
Francis Benito had this 8 years ago
Jan 17th, 2017