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Lake Erie Riesling Ice Wine

Lake Erie Riesling Ice Wine Wine Details
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Description: A true ice wine made from select Riesling grapes that were naturally frozen in the vineyard and picked on December 20th at temperatures in the mid teens. Aromas of ginger spiced pear and apricot character roll into a rich medium bodied palate expressing notes of honeycomb and cinnamon. The nice acidity ensures a balanced finish that leaves you asking for more.

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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