chateau ste. michelle eroica "gold" columbia valley riesling

Our Eroica Gold Riesling offers the best of both worlds, the bright natural acidity of our original Eroica with concentrated, ripe fruit flavors and a touch of sweetness. Eroica Gold combines classic Washington acidity with German botrytis influence. The wine delivers lush orange marmalade flavors with a crisp finish and pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit, mild cheeses, crab or Asian cuisine. Eroica Gold is an Auslese style Riesling that combines the bright, natural Washington fruit acidity with 30-50% botrytis grapes, to offer concentrated, ripe flavors with a touch of sweetness. To protect flavor intensity, grapes were harvested at night when the vineyard temperatures were coldest.