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Ch. Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2005


Riesling

from Columbia Valley, Washington

white wine
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
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Item No. 86992
TASTING CHART
 dry or sweet   bone dry  Sweetness  dessert 
 body   light body  Body  very full body 
 acidity   soft, gentle  Acidity  very crisp 
 oak   none  Oak  heavy oak 

winemaker's notes:

Number 80 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!

"...Ripe and juicy, it’s a more tropical style than the others from Ste. Michelle, but still maintains the acid backbone to qualify as racy..."
-Wine Enthusiast

This is the debut of our Indian Wells Riesling. At Chateau Ste. Michelle we are passionate about Riesling and are pleased to add this tropical style of Riesling to our diverse Riesling line up. The 2005 Indian Wells Riesling exhibits fruit-driven aromas of ripe, juicy pineapple, peach and mango and is rich and unctuous, while maintaining a crisp, well-balanced style that is typical of Washington state Riesling.

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1 out of 1 people would buy this wine again

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stacieoh - Los Angeles, CA (read all my reviews)
  A classic reisling - 11/24/2007
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again

Crisp and clean, this riesling refreshes and delights with an ethereally light sweetness. Excellent with salads and the lighter fare of spring and summer.


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A Customer - morgantown, wv
This riesling is close to the best I have ever encountered. It is light, delicate and fruity. Sweet, but not overly so. I highly recommend this wine for enjoying with salads or desserts.

A Customer - Chicago
So light and refreshing - awesome value.


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