2004 Chateau Ste Michelle Eroica Riesling Dr Loosen
Chateau Ste Michelle
A Riesling Medium Dry White Table wine from
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Wine Advocate # 164
Apr 2006 Pierre Rovani 91 Drink 2006 - 2014 $27-$32 (20)
The 2004 Riesling Eroica, a wine made in partnership with Germany’s Dr. Ernst Loosen, continues this wine’s tradition of quality, fair pricing and stellar commercial success (23,000 cases were produced and they had to be allocated!). Its lovely aromas display white flowers, spices, and linden. On the palate, this light to medium-bodied effort reveals superb focus in its pure, harmonious personality. Spices, minerals, linden, and chamomile make up this seamless wine’s character. Drink it over the next 8 years. Though not reviewed as it was a tank sample, the 2005 Riesling Eroica was also tasted and found to be a worthy successor to the 2004.
Bright and lively, with a juicy feel to the off-dry peach and apple flavors, finishing with a tangy mineral edge and a surprising touch of green olive. Has a real sense of elegance, but it's not quite as dramatic as previous vintages. Drink now through 2007. 23,000 cases made. –HS
Score: 89
Release Price: $22
Country: Washington
Region: Washington
Issue: Oct 15, 2005
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/611889
Lower Mainland 33, BC 47
Chateau Ste Michelle
A Riesling Medium Dry White Table wine from
Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Wine Advocate # 164
Apr 2006 Pierre Rovani 91 Drink 2006 - 2014 $27-$32 (20)
The 2004 Riesling Eroica, a wine made in partnership with Germany’s Dr. Ernst Loosen, continues this wine’s tradition of quality, fair pricing and stellar commercial success (23,000 cases were produced and they had to be allocated!). Its lovely aromas display white flowers, spices, and linden. On the palate, this light to medium-bodied effort reveals superb focus in its pure, harmonious personality. Spices, minerals, linden, and chamomile make up this seamless wine’s character. Drink it over the next 8 years. Though not reviewed as it was a tank sample, the 2005 Riesling Eroica was also tasted and found to be a worthy successor to the 2004.
Bright and lively, with a juicy feel to the off-dry peach and apple flavors, finishing with a tangy mineral edge and a surprising touch of green olive. Has a real sense of elegance, but it's not quite as dramatic as previous vintages. Drink now through 2007. 23,000 cases made. –HS
Score: 89
Release Price: $22
Country: Washington
Region: Washington
Issue: Oct 15, 2005
http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/611889
Lower Mainland 33, BC 47
