COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Chateau Ste. Michelle
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chateau Ste. Michelle, established in 1967, is Washington State's founding winery and the largest producer of Riesling in the world. The Harvest Select Sweet Riesling was first introduced in 2009 to satisfy wine lovers seeking a richer, sweeter profile than the standard off-dry Columbia Valley bottling. It utilizes the International Riesling Foundation (IRF) scale on the back label to clearly communicate its sweetness level to consumers.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the single largest producer of Riesling in the entire world.
Fact 02
The back label features the International Riesling Foundation scale to show its exact sweetness.
Fact 03
Fermented at cool temperatures of 10°C–13°C to preserve delicate fruit esters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process focuses on preserving the delicate primary fruit characteristics of the Riesling grape. Fruit is sourced from select cool- and warm-climate vineyard sites across the Columbia Valley. Cool fermentation is conducted strictly at temperatures between 10°C and 13°C (50°F–55°F) using selected commercial yeasts in 100% temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged entirely in stainless steel without any oak contact to maintain its fresh, vibrant profile.
