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Wine Details
Price:
$8.99 per bottle
Description:
The Riesling grapes in our 2004 Riesling were 100% estate grown. Fermentation and aging was done 100 % in stainless steel tanks. This semi-sweet, straw colored wine has a lingering finish and lemon drop sweetness balanced by crisp mineral tinted acidity. It is soft and thick on the palate with aromas of apricot and lime with a hint of honey.
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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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