Wine Enthusiast:  Rated as Excellent, extremely well made and highly recommended. "Ste. Michelle produces almost a million cases of this wine, yet keeps quality way up there and the price affordable. Despite the off-dry style it gives a relatively dry palate impression, a mix of limes and pears, tart through the middle and then showing a hint of honey in the finish." Dec 2011

Winery: “Our Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. We craft it to be a refreshing, off-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine delivers flavors of ripe peach and juicy pear with subtle mineral notes. This is our “every day Riesling” that is easy to match with a variety of foods.” 

Wired For Wine: There is no better way to shake off the winter blues than with an easy-drinking, off-dry Riesling and some mouthwateringly delicious things to eat...  Enter the Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling... Divvy up your first refreshing bottle and entice your diners with shooters of lump crab and avocado soup.  So comforting... The lime, pear and peach, subtle touch of mineral, and perfect amount of tart and honey make this Washington Riesling ideal with everything from chicken, fish and shellfish, to salads, pork and Asian foods.  We are yearning for something that cooks for hours and fills the house with irresistible aromas.  How about baked ham with Riesling/mustard glaze?  While it's resting, serve up a salad of endive and snap peas with a parmesan dressing.  A less labor-intensive alternative is chicken with a chervil cream sauce.  If it's takeout tonight, slightly spicy Asian food or mild curries are terrific with the off-dry nature of this Chateau Ste. Michelle.  To close, open another bottle and serve it with a young Brie. What winter blues??! 

Size:  750ml; cork
Varietal:  100% Riesling
Alcohol:  11.0%
Region:   Columbia Valley, Washington