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Wine Details
Price:
$9.95 per bottle
Description:
Produced from grapes in the very cool climate of Northern Monterey County, the 2003 White Riesling is packed with intense floral fruit characters and crisp balancing acidity. On the palate are very forward notes of apricots and pears which complement a wide variety of foods, including pates, seafood bisques and spicy Asian cuisines. Its’ off-dry style is also delicious with fresh fruits and mild cheeses.
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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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