Anew 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Best Buy! Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ newest label is a national brand that debuted in June and focuses entirely on Riesling. The marketing for this wine targets women, but this is a refreshing wine for anyone who loves Riesling. It opens with alluring aromas of apple, pear, fresh-cut celery, slate and spice, followed by flavors loaded with jasmine, pineapple, pear and apple. It is perfectly balanced with bright acidity that provides a lengthy and memorable finish.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 70,000 cases
Alcohol: 11.5%
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