Woodinville, Washington is an intimate and unhurried home to 130 wineries from across the state. The beating heart of Washington’s wine heritage, Woodinville’s Ste. Michelle Estate Wines brought glory to the wine region with its terrific performance at the 2021 Sommelier Choice Awards. The Chateau Ste. Michelle x Dr.Loosen 2019 Eroica Riesling, a collaboration between Ste. Michelle and famed Mosel winemaker Ernst Loosen took home the Double Gold, Wine Of The Year, White Wine Of The Year, White Wine Of The Year BTG, Wine Of The Year By Varietal, Wine Of The Year By Country at the 2021 Sommelier Choice Awards. 

Being chosen as the Wine of the Year by Master Sommeliers at the competition means this is undoubtedly the wine you need to order the next time you are at a restaurant. Experience the magic of sipping on the best wine in the world, as picked by the masters themselves. 

The Wine of the Year awardee has aromas of sweet lime and mandarin oranges with subtle mineral notes. To achieve the Eroica style, the Chateau focuses on bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced minerality that is beautifully balanced by the Riesling fruit. The tartness on the palate pairs well with a green pad Thai or a firecracker chicken that will add another layer of experience to the meal. 

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