Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling "Eroica", 2020 (Violet)

Eroica's 2020 XLC Dry Riesling represents a unique collaboration between Old and New World winemaking, featuring extended lees aging from Washington's Ancient Lakes AVA that delivers remarkable depth and complexity.

INTRODUCTION
The 2020 XLC Dry Riesling embodies the partnership between Germany's Dr. Loosen estate and Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle, showcasing an innovative approach to traditional Riesling production through extended lees contact aging.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS 2020
- Unusually cool, wet spring
- Below-average temperatures April-July
- Delayed ripening
- Late harvest
- Excellent canopy development
- Outstanding fruit quality

TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Varietal: 100% Riesling
- Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA
- Alcohol: 12.0%
- TA: 0.93 g/100 ml
- pH: 3.04
- Residual Sugar: 0.75 g/100 mL

WINEMAKING
- Night harvesting for acidity preservation
- Direct-to-press processing
- Native yeast fermentation
- 22 months aging on full lees
- Upright oak cask aging

TASTING PROFILE
APPEARANCE
Light golden with silvery hues

AROMATICS
- Fresh thyme
- Grilled lemons
- Fresh-cut grass
- Hay
- Mineral notes

PALATE
- Tart pineapple
- Chamomile tea
- Fresh hops
- Citrus notes
- Crisp mouthfeel
- Frisky acidity
- Medium body
- Supple texture

FOOD PAIRING
- Fresh goat cheese
- Thai cuisine
- Asian fusion dishes

AGING POTENTIAL
Drink now through 2030

HERITAGE
Launched in 1999, named after Beethoven's Third Symphony, combining:
- German tradition (Dr. Loosen)
- American innovation (Chateau Ste. Michelle)

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