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Proprietors' Grand Riesling

Proprietors' Grand Reserve Riesling Wine Details
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Description: Brilliant straw in colour, this classic Riesling displays intense aromas of grapefruit, apple blossom and lime underscored with spicy mineral notes. The predominant flavours of citrus and nectarines are perfectly complemented by crisp refreshing acidity and an extended spicy finish. – Tom Seaver, Winemaker

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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