Chateau Ste Michelle and Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2004

I had the good fortune to taste Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling 2004 when a family member, who is also a sommelier, brought it to a family function. He also brought a bottle of Chateau Ste. Michelle White Riesling Ice Wine 2003 that Wine Spectator rated at 95 points. I really enjoy rieslings and ice wines, so in my opinion, this was a very special evening.

The Eroica label is the result of two great winemakers (Bob Bertheau of Chateau Ste. Michelle Estates and Ernst Loosen of Dr. Loosen Estates) coming together in a joint venture to produce an award winning wine. Eroica, which is named for Beethoven's Third Symphony, is an excellent example of what can be experienced by mixing both Old World and New World technique and philosophy...a lively, bold, sumptuous wine