Best Buy! Head winemaker Bob Bertheau and white winemaker David Rosenthal continue Chateau Ste. Michelle’s work as the Pacific Northwest’s largest promoter of this Germanic grape that can be so enchanting when made in this style. Tropical aromas of lychee, grapefruit and lemon peel include mint, lemon peel and all spice. That tropical theme is matched on the palate, and yet the structure is perceived as dry and remarkably bright, as most of the fruit hails from cooler sites in the Yakima Valley. Yellow grapefruit and lime juice acidity, along with clove, easily balance the residual sugar of 1.4%. Suggested pairings include Asian dishes, chicken and crab, with notes of either cilantro or mint.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 82,230 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
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