A Wine for Tonight: 2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer
Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won’t break your budget and is widely available? Many of our readers have said this is something they would like, so here is this week’s selection, the 2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer from the Columbia Valley of Washington State.
Our selection criteria include:
- A very good Quality rating of >=3.5 stars (out of 5)
- A price tag of <=$15
- Must be widely available
Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington State’s founding winery with its roots dating back to the repeal of Prohibition. In 1976, Ste. Michelle built a French-style chateau in Woodinville, just northeast of Seattle. While all of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s vineyards are located on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, all of their white wines, including this Gewurztraminer, are made in Woodinville.
“A fan favorite, this Gewurztraminer is an enjoyable wine with exuberant fruit and clove spice. This is a lush style of Gewurztraminer with a lot of floral character, yet it still maintains the grape’s natural crisp character.” –Bob Bertheau, Head Winemaker
This Gewurztraminer would be a great, economical choice to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey and dressing next week.
2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer (Columbia Valley, Washington): 94% Gewurztraminer, 4% Muscat Canelli, and 2% Riesling. Pale, greenish straw yellow. Aromatic with melon, caramel, and floral notes on the nose. More melon, caramel, and floral notes as well as lychee nut and tangerine come through on the palate. Slightly off-dry and light-bodied with crisp acidity. Well-balanced with a long finish. Residual sugar: 2.05%
Quality: 4 stars (out of 5)
QPR: 5 bangs for your buck (out of 5)
Where to buy: Received as sample, suggested retail $9; Available elsewhere, $7 to $12
A Wine for Tonight: 2010 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer was originally posted on Wine Peeps. Wine Peeps - Your link to great QPR wines from Washington State and beyond.
