Chateau Sainte Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006

Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 90

This is our ripe, tropical style of Riesling, which comesfrom the warm Wahluke Slope region of eastern Washington.The 2006 Indian Wells Riesling exhibits fruit-driven aromasof juicy pineapple and mango. The wine is rich and unctuous,while maintaining a fresh, elegant style that is typical ofWashington state Riesling. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker Food pairings: Crab, fresh fruit, poultry, mildcheeses, Asian dishes

Crisp, sweet, fruity - go well with appetizer

September 2007

Soft, delicate and appealing for its pretty pear and floral aromas and flavors, lingering on the off-dry finish. Drink now. 443,000 cases made.

October 2009

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine ReviewRated 90Smelling of green peach, lime, flowers and wet rocks, this exceptionally well made Riesling smacks in many ways of a fine Mosel Kabinett. Its slight sweetness is balanced by a fine streak of bright acids, and, like the best of its German cousins, it is at once both rich and fairly bright. It is a thoroughly enjoyable drink right now, but it has the structure to keep well and gain in complexity for a good many years.Wine Tasting NotesThis is the debut of our Indian Wells Riesling. At Chateau Ste. Michelle we are passionate about Riesling and read more...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.    (hide)

January 2009

12% ABV. A little mineral and stone, with slight home perm and petrol in nose and a little spritz. Flavors of sea salt and grapefruit, with a slight metallic finish. Ver light color. More angular than a Moselle, and a little heavier on the palate. Definite WA state style. Very nice and one of the best examples of WA Riesling I've had.

October 2009