<![CDATA[
<h1>2007 Indian Wells Riesling -- Chateau Ste. Michelle Shopping Cart</h1>
<b>$14.99</b>
-- <i>ripe, tropical style of Riesling, which comes from warmer sites in Washington’s Columbia Valley.</i>
<p>
<img src="https://www.nexternal.com/csm/images/iw_riesling.gif" align="right" alt="2007 Indian Wells Riesling" name="2007 Indian Wells Riesling" border="0" hspace="10" />
<p><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“This is our ripe, tropical style of Riesling, which comes from warmer sites in Washington’s Columbia Valley. This wine shows Riesling’s ripe and racy side with a great combination of warmer rich tropical fruit-driven aromas with a hint of minerality. The wine is rich and unctuous, while maintaining a fresh, elegant style that is typical of Washington state Riesling.”-<i>Bob Bertheau, Winemaker</i></p>
<ul>
<b>VINTAGE</b><li>The 2007 growing season was similar to the 2005 vintage- warm at the beginning and average temperatures throughout the rest of the season with excellent ripening conditions.</li>
<li> In May, two weeks before bloom, we saw a week of 100 degree temperatures. This heat spike lead to smaller canopy which allowed more light penetration and contributed to overall good flavor development in the fruit. The hot temperatures also resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors.</li>
<li>Weather conditions during the summer and throughout harvest were ideal with mild to average temperatures.</li>
<li>Mild temperatures in early September allowed Riesling to hold more natural acidity than in most years.<b><br /></b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<b>VINEYARDS</b><li>Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.</li>
<li>Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.</li>
<li>Sandy soils with low fertility and low water-holding capacity enable precise control of vine growth.</li>
<li>A northerly latitude gives the Columbia Valley roughly two more hours of sunlight daily during the peak-growing season than California, increasing the region’s ability to ripen fruit.<br /></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<b>WINEMAKING</b><li>Grapes were harvested in October at the peak of flavor.</li>
<li>A cool fermentation was used to preserve varietal character.</li>
<li>This Riesling is made in a richer, fruit-driven style.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><li>Alcohol: 11.5%</li>
<li>Total Acidity: 0.63g /100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.06</li>
<li>Residual Sugar: 3.70g/100mL</li>
<li>Blend: 100% Riesling</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<b>FOOD PAIRINGS</b><li><b>Foods:</b> crab, fresh fruit, poultry, mild cheeses, Asian dishes</li>
<li><b>Herbs:</b> dill, parsley, chervil</li>
<li><b>Spices:</b> allspice, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg</li>
</ul>
</p>
<p>
<ul style="padding-left: 15px">
</ul>
</p>
<p><b>Other products in the category <a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com/Category10" title="Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine">Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine</a> / <a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com/Category12" title="Indian Wells Wine">Indian Wells Wine</a>:</b>
<br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li>
<a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com/Product539" title="2009 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon">2009 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon</a> -- <br><b>90 pts - Wine Spectator</b><br>Our warm climate, ripe, jammy “New World” style of Cabernet Sauvignon.<br><em>Columbia Valley</em></li></ul>
<br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li>
<a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com/Product468" title="2008 Indian Wells Chardonnay">2008 Indian Wells Chardonnay</a> -- ...delivers ripe tropical pinapple flavors and showcases the luscious opulence of Washington fruit.<br><em>Columbia Valley</em></li></ul>
<br clear="left"><br /><ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li>
<a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com/Product551" title="2009 Indian Wells Merlot">2009 Indian Wells Merlot</a> -- This is a full bodied style of warm climate Merlot with a round, supple finish.<br><em>-Columbia Valley</em></li></ul>
</p>
<br clear="left" /><br /><p><a href="http://store.ste-michelle.com" title="Chateau Ste. Michelle Products">Chateau Ste. Michelle Products</a></p>
<br clear="left" /><br /><br /><br /><br />
<br /><a href="http://www.ste-michelle.com">Chateau Ste. Michelle</a>
<br />Chateau Ste. Michelle Online Store powered by Nexternal <a href="http://www.nexternal.com" title="ecommerce solutions">ecommerce solutions</a>
]]>
