Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling

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Tasting Notes The Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling is a dry, crisp, refreshing style of Riesling with beautiful fruit flavors, crisp acidity and an elegant finish. It offers inviting citrus aromas and flavors of ripe apricot. This is an incredibly versatile food wine and my favorite with oysters. – Bob Bertheau, Head WinemakerVintage2013 growing season enjoyed a record early start to bud break.Summer was consistent and warm, perfect for the vines to ripen.Harvest kicked off early in mid-August and extended into early November as fall brought cooler temperatures.The long, warm, consistent 2013 growing season resulted in beautifully ripe and balanced wines.VineyardsRiesling fruit for the Dry Riesling comes from our best grower vineyards in the Columbia Valley.Sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.Riesling grapes were picked under cool nighttime skies to preserve the varietys bright, juicy style and retain the natural acidity.WinemakingOur winemaker chooses select lots of Riesling to create this elegant, dry style of Riesling, while maintaining beautiful fruit character.A cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the freshness and bright fruit qualities of this wine. -Chateau Ste. Michelle