SOMMELIER RETREAT

2019 marks the 20th vintage of the now world-famous Riesling collaboration between Washington State's Chateau Ste. Michelle and Mosel's Dr. Loosen Estate. Today's Riesling enthusiasts may take for granted that New World Riesling, whether grown in Australia or New Zealand, Washington or New York State, can deliver wines of not only excellent quality, but also wines that speak of their terroir. The Eroica collaboration is in many ways responsible for this "New World Riesling Revolution." The Eroica 2019 Riesling is sourced from cooler vineyard sites in the Columbia Valley, giving the wine a highly quaffable Topo Chico-like mineral element on the palate, that is not as obvious on the nose. Aromatically very ripe, with clover honey, pineapple, candied ginger, ripe peach and blossoms. It's refreshingly off-dry in the mouth; the noted minerality and bright citrus notes balancing the fruit and flowers. A lively wine with bold flavors and a full mouthfeel that allow it to stand up to all sorts of adventurous food pairings. This is a wine you won't soon tire of drinking.