Chateau Ste. Michelle is perhaps best known as the leading North American Riesling producer. They have championed Riesling for more than 40 years, and were among the first to plant Riesling in Washington state.

Ste. Michelle catapulted into the national spotlight when the 1972 Johannisberg Riesling won the now-famous Riesling blind tasting sponsored by  the Los Angeles Times in 1974.

This is their first release from

the 2012 vintage, which has been described as a nearly perfect growing season.

They source their Sauvignon Blanc from

a warmer area of the Napa Valley,
which gives them ripe, intensely

flavorful fruit. Cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves crisp freshness and citrus fruit characteristic.


Vibrant flavors of grapefruit, papaya
and gooseberry. Crisp acidity and a clean, lingering finish

This vintage showcases the best of the Napa Valley: half of the fruit came from Yountville, 24% from the southern Napa Valley, 14% from Carneros, and 11% from Rutherford.

The fruit was fermented in a combination of stainless steel tank to preserve the lush fruit characteristics and barrel sur lies to impart rich aromas, flavor complexity and creamy texture.

A delicious and versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes - steamed or grilled fish; crab and prawns; grilled veal chops with mushrooms; late summer vegetables such as red peppers, corn, butternut squash and pumpkin. Goes well with creamy vegetable soups, or aged parmesan cheese.