Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
On the drier side thankfully. Apple, pear and touch of citrus. Very effervescent though. Would have never guessed it was a chateau st michelle. I probably wouldn’t have tried it if I knew that before hand. Not bad.
On the drier side thankfully. Apple, pear and touch of citrus. Very effervescent though. Would have never guessed it was a chateau st michelle. I probably wouldn’t have tried it if I knew that before hand. Not bad.
Oct 10th, 2018
Pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.
Fruity nose of lemons, citrus, diesel, grapefruits, honeysuckle, light tropical fruits, minerals, pineapples, white pepper and sea salt.
Medium-bodied with racy acidity, crisp and refreshing.
Dry to off dry on the palate with citrus, limes, grapefruits, green apples, sea salt, spices and white pepper.
Medium finish with limes and minerals.
This is an above-average Riesling from Washington State. Not fully balanced, but very enjoyable by itself or with food.
Would pair very nicely with spicy seafood or spicy Indian food. A good sipping wine by the pool or by the porch on a warm day. Better when properly chilled.
I had it all by itself with good company and great weather.
A fine collaboration between Château Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen.
This is a good opportunity to age an inexpensive Riesling for another 5 years. I bet it will be delicious.
12% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$20.
Pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.
Fruity nose of lemons, citrus, diesel, grapefruits, honeysuckle, light tropical fruits, minerals, pineapples, white pepper and sea salt.
Medium-bodied with racy acidity, crisp and refreshing.
Dry to off dry on the palate with citrus, limes, grapefruits, green apples, sea salt, spices and white pepper.
Medium finish with limes and minerals.
This is an above-average Riesling from Washington State. Not fully balanced, but very enjoyable by itself or with food.
Would pair very nicely with spicy seafood or spicy Indian food. A good sipping wine by the pool or by the porch on a warm day. Better when properly chilled.
I had it all by itself with good company and great weather.
A fine collaboration between Château Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen.
This is a good opportunity to age an inexpensive Riesling for another 5 years. I bet it will be delicious.
12% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
$20.
Tasted following an interview with Ted Baseler (article on Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 50th Anniversary forthcoming in next month’s Somm Journal), the 2015 Eroica is the result of a long and fruitful partnership with Dr. Ernst Loosen. As such it sports an endearing touch of petrol on the nose, something I readily attribute to Rieslings from the Mosel. On the palate, its soft and round, with nice persistence. Gently dwindles to green tea and lime zest. 12.0% ABV 1.2% RS | Sample
Tasted following an interview with Ted Baseler (article on Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 50th Anniversary forthcoming in next month’s Somm Journal), the 2015 Eroica is the result of a long and fruitful partnership with Dr. Ernst Loosen. As such it sports an endearing touch of petrol on the nose, something I readily attribute to Rieslings from the Mosel. On the palate, its soft and round, with nice persistence. Gently dwindles to green tea and lime zest. 12.0% ABV 1.2% RS | Sample
Jul 5th, 2017
This particular bottle is nothing like folks have described. Hash, bitter. Yuck.
This particular bottle is nothing like folks have described. Hash, bitter. Yuck.
Feb 1st, 2019Pale yellow with floral and stone fruit aromas, vibrant acidity, pineapple, pear, citrus flavors with some minerality on the finish. Dry and light bodied but the fruit and aromas are vivid
Pale yellow with floral and stone fruit aromas, vibrant acidity, pineapple, pear, citrus flavors with some minerality on the finish. Dry and light bodied but the fruit and aromas are vivid
Jul 21st, 2018
Peachy, jasmine nose with a fruit-forward palate that ends with a lingering minerality. Paired wonderfully with Mahi & charred octopus
Peachy, jasmine nose with a fruit-forward palate that ends with a lingering minerality. Paired wonderfully with Mahi & charred octopus
Dec 1st, 2017