Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Review

chateau ste michelle riesling

Another bottle of wine from a large winery that makes accessible and approachable wines for the masses.

And I believe their Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling stands above all of their other wines – a flavorful wine to enjoy on its own or paired with a variety of foods.

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Quick Facts About Chateau Ste Michelle

  • From the oldest winery in Columbia Valley
  • Recently completed largest sell for a winery at $1.2B
  • The largest producer of Riesling in the world!
  • Wine style: Washington State Riesling – typically light-bodied with high acidity
  • Columbia Valley Riesling, made with a blend of 100% Riesling varietal from throughout the region

Why is this Wine so Popular?

  • Affordability – ~$7-$10 per bottle
  • Accessibility – you can find this wine at just about any large or small wine shop
  • Taste – Easy drinking. Crisp and fruity taste.
  • Ultimate food pairing wine – Riesling wine is the most food-friendly Riesling wine. Goes really well with spicy Korean chicken wings.

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Review

chateau ste michelle riesling

For under or around $10, depending on where you bought it, this wine is a good one. It’s something that many people will surely enjoy. 

There’s a light sweetness to the wine that makes it very approachable but still well-balanced, making it a great choice for beginner wine drinkers.

Meanwhile, experienced wine drinkers might find it a little too sweet. Still, most would say that it’s not too sweet compared to others.

Overall, a drinkable and likable bottle of Columbia Valley Riesling wine, that could be an everyday Riesling if you are looking for one.

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Tasting Notes

chateau ste michelle Riesling tasting notes

This Riesling wine, made of blended Riesling grapes, has lovely floral aromas and flavors of green apple, white peach, sweet lime, and  subtle mineral notes for this refreshing white wine. 

Where To Buy Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling?

chateau ste michelle riesling

Get a bottle of Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling at Trader Joe’s or Costco for ∼$7.

Or on Vivino for $7.99.

But you can also buy one at your local wine shop for no more than $10-12. 

Overall, a good bottle of Riesling that most everyone (even a wine enthusiast) will enjoy for a great price! 

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