COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Chateau Ste. Michelle
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State's founding winery, with roots dating back to the repeal of Prohibition. Located in the Columbia Valley, the winery has played a pioneering role in establishing Washington as a world-class wine region. Known globally for its Riesling program, Chateau Ste. Michelle crafts this classic bottling to showcase the bright, fruit-forward character of the Columbia Valley AVA, where warm, sunny days and cool nights preserve the grape's natural acidity and vibrant aromatics.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the single largest producer of Riesling in the world.
Fact 02
The winery was built on the historic 1912 estate of lumber baron Frederick Stimson.
Fact 03
Their Riesling program was elevated through a long-standing partnership with German Mosel legend Ernst Loosen.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested during the cool morning hours to preserve fresh fruit flavors. After gentle pressing, the juice is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeast strains. Fermentation is stopped early by chilling the wine to retain a touch of natural residual sugar, balancing the grape's high natural acidity and creating its signature off-dry style.
