Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s founding winery, introduced its new Indian Wells Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon last month. The wines are sourced primarily from the Wahluke Slope, Washington state’s newest American Viticutural Area (AVA), one of the driest and warmest regions in the state known for producing concentrated, flavorful, fruit-forward wines. The new Riesling and Cabernet are an extension of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Indian Wells tier of wines, which currently includes a Merlot and Chardonnay. The 2005 Indian Wells Riesling and 2003 Indian Wells Cabernet released in February nationwide at restaurants and retail stores for a suggested retail price of $17.
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Some new labels from Cht. St. Michelle “Our Indian Wells wines are crafted to
offer ripe, luscious, New World style wines, while highlighting Washington
fruit character,” says Bob Bertheau, head winemaker. “At Chateau Ste.
Michelle, Riesling is one of our passions, so we are excited to add this
more tropical style Indian Wells Riesling to our diverse lineup of
Rieslings. The warm region also has a track record for producing big,
concentrated Cabernets. The 2003 Indian Wells Cab is no exception
and offers jammy black fruit flavors and a rich, decadent texture.” |
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