Dry Riesling 2020

Name: Château Sainte Michelle - Dry Riesling - 2020
Brand: Le Goût du Vin
Price: 131.0 HKD
Availability: InStock

CHATEAU ST. MICHELLE

$131.00

A Riesling with intense flavors from Washington State

UNITED STATES

Vin White

12.5%

5-10 years

100% Riesling

750ml
Set of 3 bottles (75cl)

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Founded in 1934, Château Ste. Michelle pioneered wine production within Washington State and produces wines by growing grapes native to Europe. The winery combines a continued dedication to the quality of its wines while being committed to its winemaking traditions.

This Riesling -based cuvée comes from vines from the warmer and colder regions of the Columbia Valley, which offers a balance between roundness and freshness. Entirely vinified in stainless steel vats, this Riesling expresses itself with notes of bergamot , pineapple , orange peel , apple , William pear , peach , apricot and acacia flowers . The palate is round, counterbalanced by minerality and a slight acidity. A very beautiful Riesling!

Where are we traveling?

Washington State Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Almost all wine production occurs in the hot, desert eastern part of Washington, although there is some viticulture in the cooler, more humid west. The Cascade Mountain Range defines the geography of the region by acting as a barrier between the two sides. The mountains create a rain shadow, effectively blocking most precipitation. Columbia Valley Columbia Valley, in the southeast corner of Washington state, is one of the largest official wine growing regions in the United States. It is centered around the Columbia River and its tributaries: the Walla Walla, Yakima and Snake rivers. The valley lies in a rain shadow caused by the Cascade Mountains, which contributes to its dry continental climate. Here, warm days are followed by cool nights, ensuring a long and regular growing season during which the grapes achieve full maturity while retaining their vital acidity.

The little history of the country

UNITED STATES

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.