St. Julian Pinot Grigio / Riesling
$44.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: White
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3 2010 Pinot Grigio
3 2010 Riesling
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5/24/11

Michigan juice, great price, something new to me, heck yeah, just north of where I grew up.

Has anyone tried either of these out? I'm a big fan of Riesling style wine so I'm attempted to pull the trigger on this. And Pinot Grigio has always been quite tasty to me as well.

rjquillin wrote:Michigan juice, great price, something new to me, heck yeah, just north of where I grew up.

Great job on being the first sucker.

Some dry whites. Hopefully todays wines will have a better showing than yesterday's. 56 woots was pretty weak, but possibly deserved.

Mmmmm...looks very tasty....today is like a woot off in slow motion !

6 bottles for 49.99 seems to be an excellent deal. Anyone actually familiar with this particular wine? I can't hardly imagine a Riesling or Pinot Grigio I don't like. 6 bottles (3 of each) is a lot to have around if I won't drink it.

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mrsque wrote: I can't hardly imagine a Riesling or Pinot Grigio I don't like. 6 bottles (3 of each) is a lot to have around if I won't drink it.

I feel the same way, I'll probably order this and if the first bottle is enough then I can always throw a bow on the extras and give them as gifts.

Michigan, hell yeah!

St. Julian is the oldest and one of the largest wineries in Michigan. Unlike their previous Woot last year, these are their regular bottlings, not the more premium-level "Braganini Reserve" line.

Lake Michigan Shore appellation is in the southwest corner of the state, just north of Indiana and reasonably close to the water. 2010 was an excellent vintage here, as we had a long, warm summer and everything ripened nicely.

Riesling and PG tend to be our most successful white grapes, and folks elsewhere generally find that Michigan whites have a pretty zippy acidity compared to those from the west coast. I taste a lot of local PG, and usually find Oregon's to be fuller-bodied and flabbier compared to most of them.
Our Riesling is a lot like the stuff that's made in New York's Finger Lakes.

I haven't tried these St. Julian wines from this vintage, but it's worth keeping in mind that they're entry-level price point for Michigan vinifera, around ten bucks plus in the local supermarket. Past experience with the brand would say not to expect a lot of concentration or complexity. But they're perfectly fine quaffers for the warmer weather coming up, and the acidity makes them decent food wines.

Today's quiz is taken as a challenge. IT'S ON, WOOT! I'll add a marshmallow port to my list for this season's ferment.

St. J's winery is right down the street from my house (I'm in Kalamazoo) and I'm a big fan of their Riesling.

If anything its worth a shot to try something new. Before I moved to michigan I was totally unaware that we were a big wine state, but apparently the proximity of the lake and the hills make it prime wine country (similar to France in climate and character).

If you're ever in the area, drop by our wineries!

Can't really go wrong with Michigan Riesling, and PG makes a good showing as well. At this price point, stock up for summer!

Hey all,
This is Nancie, St. Julian's winemaker! Both of these wines are Gold medal winners in several international wine competitions. Being located in a cool-climate, Pinot gris and Riesling are perfect grapes in our growing region. Check out the recording to hear a bit more about each wine.

I'll be on periodically throughout the day to answer any questions!

On a side note, 3 Master Sommeliers: Ron Edwards, Kathy Morgan, and Matthew Citriglia thought this Pinot grigio was one of the best they had ever tasted - requesting that some be sent to them for their personal cellar.

Cheers!

jamina1 wrote:Before I moved to michigan I was totally unaware that we were a big wine state, but apparently the proximity of the lake and the hills make it prime wine country (similar to France in climate and character).

Before you moved to Michigan did you know all of their great college football and basketball players came from O-H-I-O!!!!!! Go Bucks!!!

I can't tell anyone I bought Blue and Gold wine. I'll use a magic marker to scratch out MI and add NY.

Ok, now to be serious...MI is a great place, great people! Detroit Lions and Tigers will probably be beating up the Browns and Indians for years to come. But the rivalries are great for the economies of both states, especially since the politicians have screwed everything up in this great country!!

Now for the wine...looking for a little summer white so I can cook up all of the Lake Erie perch and walleye I have in the freezer.

Have a great day everyone and enjoy the warming weather. The boat is coming out of storage Saturday. Better get ready to open up my wallet. Yikes, it's also tax week!

Where's Mschauber?

These wines are both spectacular. I live in Michigan and have actually been to the winery in Paw Paw a few times. The Riesling is particularly tasty and refreshing.

I need more wine-drinking friends! My wine "cellar" is at capacity and I'm not allowed to buy any more until there's room again. I really want to get this - it's a deal and it looks like a great wine for spring and summer and I'm curious about Michigan wine.

sundbe10 wrote:These wines are both spectacular. I live in Michigan and have actually been to the winery in Paw Paw a few times. The Riesling is particularly tasty and refreshing.

Would you say the reisling is sweet? Im not keen on sweet wines. Thanks

Gotta support the home state winery - and support woot for supporting the home state winery. Don't have much PG or Riesling in stock. Sounds like the PG is pretty good.

Thanks for promoting Michigan wines!

down to half a bottle...usually buy New York wines...buy local...but love Riesling and Pinot Grigio...and price is right. Woot seems to have fewer whites than reds, and I prefer white. Although I have purchased a number of Woot deals...this is my first wine.woot! crossing my fingers...

Here's a Gary Vaynerchuk double blind tasting on St Julian Riesling:


Double Blind, Other 46 Tasting. – Episode #607

misswinegirl wrote:Hey all,
This is Nancie, St. Julian's winemaker! Both of these wines are Gold medal winners in several international wine competitions. Being located in a cool-climate, Pinot gris and Riesling are perfect grapes in our growing region. Check out the recording to hear a bit more about each wine.

I'll be on periodically throughout the day to answer any questions!

On a side note, 3 Master Sommeliers: Ron Edwards, Kathy Morgan, and Matthew Citriglia thought this Pinot grigio was one of the best they had ever tasted - requesting that some be sent to them for their personal cellar.

Cheers!

Hi thanks for jumping on board two questions: did you use stainless steel for the reisling? Where in the sweetness spectrum does it fall? Ok, three questions: what would you pair with the reisling? I am sold on the PG but wavering b/c of the reisling since im not a fan of sweet wines. Thanks!

bsevern wrote:Here's a Gary Vaynerchuk double blind tasting on St Julian Riesling:


Double Blind, Other 46 Tasting. – Episode #607

Darn IPAD doesnt allow for flash player! Can u summarize gary v's assessment? Thanks!

I have a friend that works at this winery and have had some of the wine before. I'm not a big wine drinker but drank every drop of this stuff. I highly recommend trying some for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Any word on the resumption of Lab Rats? Last I noticed was Dec2011 and WD commented that the rattage might resume in Q1.
At any rate I'd like to volunteer for rat duties if needed.......

PS In for the Riesling/Pinot Grigio---have never tried a Michigan wine, but these sound great!

I really like Michigan wines and have even made some. The specs look good. The Riesling would be considered "Medium Dry" on the International Rieslng Foundation Scale. I'm in.

I just wanted to say thanks for some of the cheaper/bulk wine deals lately. Maybe I've simply been missing them, but until recently it looked like the average cost per bottle was up to the $15-30 range and I don't have that kinda scratch to throw around for dinner wine. I'm no expert wino, but I know my palette and it hasn't had a bad wine from w00t.

I would grab up this one, but more into reds, and I got a six bottle deal from a few days ago that filled up my 12 bottle Öster wine fridge I bought here three or four years ago.

And as always, more sake deals, please!

For previous wine.woots, I've been able to buy and have shipped to my apartment in Connecticut. For some reason, this woot won't ship to CT.

Is there no reciprocity (or extradition :-) agreement between MI and CT?

Bummer...

losthighwayz wrote:Would you say the reisling is sweet? Im not keen on sweet wines. Thanks

St Julians make some very nice wines. We stop by there when in the area picking fruit several times a year. The wines I've had tend to be on the sweeter side.

haggys47 wrote:down to half a bottle...usually buy New York wines...buy local...but love Riesling and Pinot Grigio...and price is right. Woot seems to have fewer whites than reds, and I prefer white. Although I have purchased a number of Woot deals...this is my first wine.woot! crossing my fingers...

As someone who is also a fan of whites (and very particular about those), enjoy! Do feel free to report back and let us know what you think once you get it.

Not counting Dad's chokecherry & dandelion wines, St. Julian Riesling is the first wine I ever had. Still a favorite at our family gatherings. I find it on the dryer side, which is probably why my mother, a dry white fan, loves this, but doesn't usually like rieslings she orders out. I'd order, but I can get it locally.

Would love the Riesling, but I am not a pinot grigio fan.

bkarlan wrote:Would love the Riesling, but I am not a pinot grigio fan.

Find a friend, split it up!

Thank you, Wine.Woot! writers, for using the proper term of "Michigander" in the write up instead of "Michigonian" or "Michiganite" or something. Here's to supporting Michigan wineries; in for two!

Also it helps that these look like delicious whites at a great price for the coming summer.

losthighwayz wrote:Hi thanks for jumping on board two questions: did you use stainless steel for the reisling? Where in the sweetness spectrum does it fall? Ok, three questions: what would you pair with the reisling? I am sold on the PG but wavering b/c of the reisling since im not a fan of sweet wines. Thanks!

As ScottHarveyWines notes, this Riesling would be considered "Medium Dry" on the International Rieslng Foundation Scale. So that means there is a touch of residula sugar to round out the tartness of the acid. Great wine for those just getting into drinking wine as well as a delicious addition to any experienced wine drinker's cellar!

Yes, both wines are 100% stainless steel fermented. The Riesling's residual comes from an arrested fermentation - meaning that the sugar that remains is natural from the grape. We just chill the wine down with a small amount of sugar left to kill the yeast off.

I would pair th Riesling with grilled chicken, just about any seafood dish or food with an Asian flair! If you pair this wine with any food that has some heat behind it, the small amount of RS will compliment to food quite nicely.

I too like dry wines, but this wine is perfect for a warm spring/summer day!

sgtjunior wrote:St Julians make some very nice wines. We stop by there when in the area picking fruit several times a year. The wines I've had tend to be on the sweeter side.

Next time you are in the area, stop by and try our Braganini Reserve Wines - which are mostly dry!

Oh My Fruitful Garden that video review made me laugh so hard-- despite its harsh criticisms.

For those who don't want to burn 30 minuets watching it, the first wine he describes, and I won't quote with what words b/c that's impolite, is the Reisling being featured here.

Just remember that despite those words, this Reisling ends up ahead in the test.

But really, he had me going at "it's not Coca Cola its Mocha Cola". Ahh.. a good way to start a morning.

Looks like the price for the Riesling at the Meijer in South Bend is $10.99. (Meijer is a midwest grocer out of MI.) Accounting for sales tax, that would make the woot price, with shipping, somewhere around a 30% discount. Approximately a buy two get one free deal.

misswinegirl wrote:As ScottHarveyWines notes, this Riesling would be considered "Medium Dry" on the International Rieslng Foundation Scale. So that means there is a touch of residula sugar to round out the tartness of the acid. Great wine for those just getting into drinking wine as well as a delicious addition to any experienced wine drinker's cellar!

Yes, both wines are 100% stainless steel fermented. The Riesling's residual comes from an arrested fermentation - meaning that the sugar that remains is natural from the grape. We just chill the wine down with a small amount of sugar left to kill the yeast off.

I would pair th Riesling with grilled chicken, just about any seafood dish or food with an Asian flair! If you pair this wine with any food that has some heat behind it, the small amount of RS will compliment to food quite nicely.

Thanks for the info! In for one. Looking forward to my first Michigan wine experience!
I too like dry wines, but this wine is perfect for a warm spring/summer day!