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Umpqua Valley Riesling

Umpqua Valley Riesling Wine Details
Price: $14.00 per bottle

Description: The grape source is the Bradley Vineyard and Bing Vineyard, both in Elkton. The harvest in 2003 came fast and furious. Getting enough pickers was a problem as everything started to get ripe at the same time. This riesling received some extended time on the vine allowing the fruit to fully express itself, while retaining acidity to balance the fruit and the alcohol. By the time the fruit was picked some botrytis had become established and this contributed intense apricot and peach flavors and aromas. The wine is finished in an off dry style with 1.7% residual sugar. It has a summery balance of fruit, peach and honey flavors with a hint of minerals and citrus blossoms. The wine serves well as an aperitif with fruit and cheese and it does wonders with any dish with chilies, sausage or ham.




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