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Wine Details
Price:
$19.00 per bottle
Description:
2004 Riesling (off-dry), St. Helena Estate $19/btl, 6-btl allocation, club members & 4 bottle limit for non members. In our La Jolla del Norte vineyard located on the eastside of the Silverado Trail grows only seven rows and a fence line of Riesling grapes that were planted back in 1966. With only .8% RS (residual sugar) it is beautifully balanced with bright exotic fruits like pineapple and tangerine and just enough acidity to make the finish crisp & clean. Enjoy chilled on sultry afternoons around the pool or all year long with spicy Asian dishes.
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Varietal Definition
Riesling:
On the sweeter end of the spectrum, some of the best dessert wines should give thanks to the Riesling varietal. Riesling is known for its complementary nature of combining balanced acidity with sugar. Rieslings are made dry to sweet, but it is the sweet style Riesling that brought about its popularity in the United States. With the rise of spicy sauces, marinades and dips to flavor our meal, Riesling plays a part in taking off the edge of the heat. Riesling is known for a number of signature characteristics: floral, citrus and pear. Riesling has peaked in California with 11,000 acres planted. Today, Monterey County’s cool-climate areas and its long growing season produce good amounts of character for the Riesling grape. Outside of
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