EROICA
is the result of a special partnership of German and American winemakers to craft an extraordinary Riesling from Washington state grapes. This is more than a blend of two estates, Dr. Loosen from the Mosel and Chateau Ste. Michelle from the Columbia Valley: It’s an intermingling of Old World and New World philosophy and technique. Eroica reflects not only its variety and site, but also its heritage: bold and forward from its Washington roots, elegant and refined from German inspiration. Named for Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Eroica is truly a concert of Old World and New World Riesling.
They also craft 
Eroica Single Berry Select in the traditional German Trockenbeerenauslese style. Bob says, “This is an ultra rich, concentrated wine with intense aromas of orange blossom, honey and sweet spice. Appealing flavors of ripe pineapple and honey lead to a long, luscious finish.”
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10-YEAR EROICA
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
at The Herbfarm Restaurant, Woodinville, WA
Monday, August 10, 2009, 7 p.m.
The world’s greatest Riesling partnership turns 10.
Time to reminisce. Time to look ahead. And time to celebrate!
Come early August, Dr. Ernst Loosen, the world’s best-known Ambassador of Riesling, makes a historic journey to Seattle. Join him in Woodinville for a private, glittering evening celebrating the 10th anniversary of the visionary Eroica Riesling partnership between Dr. Loosen and Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Ste. Michelle’s winemaker, Bob Bertheau, and his good friend “Ernie” Loosen will host you at The Herbfarm restaurant for a night you’re sure to remember. The nine-course anniversary dinner has been months in planning. Each dinner course will be paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen Rieslings. Included in the line-up is one of only three of the world’s magnums of the very first-release of Eroica “Single Berry Select.” The 10-year-old 1999 vintage, retrieved from the depths of The Herbfarm cellar, was rated 97 points by the Wine Spectator, the highest score ever given for a white wine from the new world.
As two of the world's leading Riesling winemakers, Bob and Ernie will be your guides as you explore their Old and New World Rieslings. After a glass or two, both will share stories-—both the good and the bad!--about what they’ve learned over these past 10 years. Learn and laugh as you hear how they’ve worked, puzzled, and refined their thoughts, vineyards, and winemaking techniques toward their shared goal of making the best Riesling in America.
Food takes no back seat at this rousing dinner as Herbfarm’s Executive Chef Keith Luce creates and serves his no-holds-barred menu of Northwest foods to match the parade of Rieslings.
This one-night-only dinner is $195 plus service and tax ($179 plus service and tax for Chateau Ste. Michelle VRC members). Seating is limited to the first 60 guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity of a decade. Reserve your place today. Call for Reservations (425) 485-5300
