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2004 Riesling

2004 Riesling Wine Details
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Description: This noble grape variety once again has produced a wine with structure and finesse. The nose portrays citrus, slight spice and petrol notes and is harmonized on the palate with red grapefruit, classic crispness and a hint of sweetness just for balance. This wine is exceptional with salmon, trout and light cream sauces.

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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