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Dry Riesling

Dry Riesling Wine Details
Price: $12.99 per bottle

Description: Peach, floral and lime aromatics harmoniously mingle on the nose. Meanwhile, on the tongue, fantastic fruit flavors unite with elegant structure and everlasting finish. You may experience a hint of sweet grapefruit and fresh nutmeg in the long finish, one that is sure to please a variety of palates. A wine that shines on its own and pairs exquisitely with Asian cuisine.

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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