Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington) Sweet Riesling “Harvest Select” 2011

($18):  Sweet – yes, cloying – no. This long and refined wine has the requisite verve to carry the richness of late harvested grapes.  Not heavy, it dances across the palate with remarkable balance.  These people know how to make Riesling.  Drink it with spicy Asian fare, with fresh fruit or by itself, as desert. 92 Michael Apstein Oct 2, 2012