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<h1>2005 Ethos Late Harvest White Riesling 375 mL -- Chateau Ste. Michelle Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i><p class="rating">91 pts International Wine Cellar</p>exudes aromas of honey, apricot and spice.</i>
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<p><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“A complex wine, the Ethos Late Harvest Riesling exudes aromas of honey, apricot and spice. The harmonious balance of sugar and natural acidity results in a smooth and viscous mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish.”<br /><i>-Bob Bertheau, Winemaker</i></p>
<p><strong>HERITAGE OF ACCLAIM<br />97 pts</strong> <em>Wine Spectator</em> <font size="2">(2006 Vintage)</font><br /><strong>96 pts</strong> <em>Wine Enthusiast</em> <font size="2">(2006 Vintage)</font><br /><strong>91 pts</strong> <em>International Wine Cellar</em> <font size="2">(2005 Vintage)</font></p>
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<b>VINTAGE</b><li>The 2005 harvest tested our winemaker’s patience with a cool September, but ultimately delivered excellent quality fruit.</li>
<li>The growing season started cool, followed by 90+ degree days in July and August.</li>
<li>September brought cool and constant weather, which extended the season, allowing grapes extra time to ripen on the vine and enhance flavor development.</li>
<li>The cool down during harvest and extended ripening period particularly benefited Riesling grapes, resulting in Rieslings with aromatic, ripe fruit character with added elegance and complexity.</li>
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<b>VINEYARDS</b><li>Hand selected grape clusters were harvested from our Horse Heaven Vineyard located adjacent to the Columbia River.</li>
<li>The site enjoys early-morning humidity and moderate daytime temperatures in which <em>Botrytis cinerea</em> thrives.</li>
<li>Select Riesling grapes were left hanging on the vine until early November, to achieve the natural condition of <em>Botrytis</em> required for making this exceptional wine.</li>
<li>Clusters with 75% to 85% <em>Botrytis</em> affected grapes were sought out, making, in essence, a Berenauslese-Style Riesling.</li>
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<b>WINEMAKING</b><li><em>Botrytis</em> infected clusters of White Riesling grapes were carefully harvested on November 9th.</li>
<li>Following a gentle pressing, the juice was inoculated with a variety of yeasts to initiate the two week fermentation in neutral oak barrels</li>
<li>Cool temperatures of 52° F to 54° F were maintained during remaining one week fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit’s intrinsically vibrant flavor profile.</li>
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<b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><li>Alcohol: 8.0 %</li>
<li>Total Acidity: 0.96g /100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.08</li>
<li>Residual Sugar: 22.4</li>
<li>Blend: 100% Horse Heaven Vineyard White Riesling</li>
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