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Riesling Dry

Riesling Dry Wine Details
Price: $14.00 per bottle

Description: A bright and cheerful light straw colour with green hues alludes to the freshness of this wine. Lifted aromatics dominated by citrus tones of grapefruit and lime leaf with tropical fruits, especially pineapple, undermined by a subtle wet stone character give evidence of intrigue. Classic Riesling acidity captivates the palate with granny smith apples, pineapple, grapefruit and floral tones intertwining the sweetness, complexity and acidity together. A lengthy finish persists. Enjoy on its own, with salads, young cheese, poultry, pork, seafood, oily dishes, etc. as it is extremely versatile.

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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