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Wine Details
Price:
$11.99 per bottle
Description:
Cool temperatures in the evening help bring out the lightness and freshness of the Riesling grape. This being said, Little River Riesling can best be described as having crisp acidity, light body and an "ethereal" freshness that makes it a delight to drink with a variety of foods, including Asian. Little River Riesling has aromatic characteristics of citrus, grapefruit and a hint of green apples. The delicate and slightly steely acidity, which is a hallmark of the Riesling grape from the Rheingau in Germany, can also be found in our wines and promotes not only the freshness of the wine but the ability to age as well.
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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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