295 Ratings
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling
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Wine Description
The 2012 Eroica Riesling offers sweet lime and peach aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. Eroica is a blended statement of the finest Riesling vineyards in the state. To achieve our Eroica style we strive for beautiful bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced minerality.
Expert Reviews
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Wine Advocate(2006 Vintage) "The whites start with the 2006 Eroica Riesling made in collaboration with the Dr. Loosen estate in Germany's Mosel region. Since the project began, this has consistently been among the best non-dessert Rieslings produced in the USA and the 2006 continues in that tradition. Light straw-colored, it offers up a lovely floral, mineral, honeysuckle bouquet, crisp flavors featuring melon and pineapple, excellent balance, and a long, pure, refreshing finish. This wine may well evolve in the manner of o...
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Wine & Spirits(2006 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/07
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International Wine Cellar(2006 Vintage) Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar
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Wine Spectator(2006 Vintage) Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator
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Wine Enthusiast(2005 Vintage) Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
Bright and tart, but not astringent or overly acidic. Crisp finish, fruit forward.