255 Ratings
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling
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Winemaker's Notes
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(From 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(From 2006 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/07
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Wine Spectator(From 2006 Vintage) Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines(From 2005 Vintage) Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide
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Wine Enthusiast(From 2005 Vintage) Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
Bright and tart, but not astringent or overly acidic. Crisp finish, fruit forward.