White peach, apricot and pineapple are the primary fruit aromas with a scent of wet stone contributing a mineral character. Acidity is the thread that weaves the fabric of this wine together and even with a touch of residual sugar the acidity is great enough that this wine finishes dry. The...
Dr. Loosen Dr. L. Riesling 2010
The Dr. Loosen Qba is perhaps one of the most consistently performing values among mosel wines. Its modest sweetness is perfectly balanced by its racy acidity. The resulting wine is food friendly, but offers up enough interest to be enjoyed without accompaniment. Dr. L comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep...
This Riesling has silvery clarity with a light green tint. On the nose, it displays fresh white peach, jasmine and pear aromas. Its palate explodes with classic Riesling flavors of candied grapefruit, mineral and stone fruit, that last well into its long, juicy finish. Off-dry, this elegant wine shows just a...
14 Hands Riesling reveals aromas of spiced peaches, freshly sliced apples and subtle notes of honey and flowers. Juicy flavors of nectarines and apricots fill the mouth ending with a racy, sweet-tart finish. is would be a great aperitif, or would pair nicely with spicy Asian dishes.
The Riesling grape is considered by many to be the finest of German grape varieties, and Blue Nun’s Riesling uses them to superb effect. It’s fragrant, fruity, crisp and lively. Good with white meats and fish. Once again, versatile enough to go with most things. And because it’s a very light,...
Snap Dragon picked the grapes in the cool hours of the day to preserve the delicate balance of flavors and aromas. At the winery, the grapes were gently destemmed, pressed and placed into stainless steel for a long, slow fermentation, allowing maximum extraction of their intricate nuances. Just before dryness, we...
BV Coastal Estate's 2007 Riesling greets the nose with fragrant pear and dried apricot plumed by orange blossom. The balance of ripe fruit and bright acidity interweave to create an inviting, medium-bodied wine that smoothly slides across the palate with juicy peach and lychee flavors highlighted by a classic flinty finish....
Beringer Founders Estate Riesling
This is a wonderfully refreshing wine its ripe peach and apricot flavors are perfectly balanced by a touch of lemon-lime. The brightness and acidity of the wine make it very food-friendly while the enticing peach and apricot flavors make it difficult to have just one glass!
The Arroyo Seco Appellation is defined by a unique geological feature called the Arroyo Seco Cone. Composed of soils, water sources, and wind streams that differentiate it from the Salinas Valley and the Monterey Appellation, it was created over eons by the flow of the Arroyo Seco as it spills down...
The legendary monkey bottle takes a new turn with Affentaler riesling, a lighter alternative to spatburgunder. Less tannin, more monkey!
The aroma is a fascinating blend of plumeria-tropical honey floral, clove spice, and grapefruit/orange zest. The flavor is a surprising complex of key lime, star fruit, honey, and slate like minerality. The texture is brisk acidity on a silky pillow of textured citrus honey long into the finish.
Leitz Rudesheimer Drachenstein Riesling - Dragonstone 2011
The Dragonstone is Leitz's entry level wine. Though from the Drachenstein (Dragonstone) vineyard and picked at 90 Oechsle (Spätlese quality) it is declassified to a QbA. However, this has resulted in what is possibly our best value wine on the 'shelves'. It has soft sweet notes enveloping bracing and mouth-watering acidity....
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 375ml 2010
Despite its still youthful freshness, this rich and at the same time elegant Spätlese (literally: late-harvest ) from the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard shows a fine fruity, floral Riesling characteristic and an underlying hint of mineral from the grey Devonian slate soil. Serve this refreshing wine slightly chilled! Enjoy it just...
Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenhuhr Riesling Kabinett 2010
Wehlener Sonnenuhr (VAY-len-er ZON-en-ooer) is a precipitously steep and rocky vineyard which yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world. It has very thin soil and the purest blue slate of any Mosel vineyard. This gives a lively minerality to the wine, along with a delicate...
Johannisberg Riesling from the cool, coastal regions of Mendocino, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties produces consistently outstanding wines with delicate floral and fruit flavors and crisp acidity.
Aromas: Peach, orange blossom, lemon, white pepper, and perfume.
An extremely dry winter preceded the 2007 growing season. These unprecedented dry weather conditions continued throughout spring and into early summer making it necessary to supplement irrigation for maintenance of healthy grapevine status. Generally Riesling yields were marginally lower than in the 2006 vintage, but fruit quality was maintained across all...
Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese #45 2006
Producer: The estate was first documented in 966. The Schubert family purchased it in 1882 and they remain the sole owners of its 3 vineyards: Abtsberg, Herrenberg and Bruderberg. Since 1982, Dr. Carl von Schubert has managed the estate's vineyards and wine making according to the motto: as much handling as necessary, but as little as possible. It is the...
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2011
This wine shows the classic characteristics of Riesling from the Columbia Valley: ripe peach, crisp apple and zesty grapefruit. The wine is off-dry and delivers fresh vibrant flavors followed by a long lingering finish. Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses and chicken.
Gold Medal - 2001 American Wine Society National Conference and 2002 Riverside International Wine Competition
Hogue Cellars Riesling Late Harvest 2011
Eastern Washington’s low annual rainfall and cool nights during the growing season make it the perfect area for producing consistently great late harvest wines. Hogue has developed a style with Late Harvest White Riesling that includes a level of sweetness around four percent. Richness, viscosity and crisp balancing acidity without overpowering...
Columbia Crest Riesling Grand Estates 2010
Bright aromas of orange zest and apples are complimented by a hint of minerality. Rich, lingering flavors of pear and mandarin orange are accentuated by crisp acidity, leading to a lively, vibrant finish.
A Wine Enthusiast Best Buy”. RELAX® Riesling is one of America’s fastest growing wines. While sommeliers and chefs alike are rediscovering Riesling’s broad-reaching food friendliness, wine lovers like you are discovering RELAX Riesling. Slightly drier than traditional Rieslings, RELAX Riesling has a clean, crisp, fruity flavor that makes a great dinner...
Columbia Winery Cellar Master Riesling 2009
Sweet wine. A beautifully balanced wine that has classic floral, Riesling aromas. This wine is almost clear in color as Rieslings have very little pigment and are generally tank fermented. These grapes are selected for this wine because of their higher acidity. This excellent acidity emphasizes the apricot, peachy flavors and...
Heinz Eifel Shine Riesling 2011
Heinz Eifel Shine’ Riesling is made from grapes harvested on the sloping hillsides of one of Germany’s prime wine growing regions, the Pfalz. The winding rivers running alongside these vineyards reflect sunlight, which help to ripen the Riesling throughout the long cool growing season. Slightly sweet, with bright, crisp flavors of...
The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of LINDEMANS® Bin 75 Riesling combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last. Mandarin and citrus blossom flavours.
Kendall Jackson Riesling Vintners Reserve 2009
Honeysuckle, apricot and peach flavors delicately mingle with hints of Anjou pear. Deliciously crisp and nearly-dry with overflowing orange blossom flavor accented by aromatic jasmine and a delightful finish.
Cono Sur Riesling Bicycle Series
Bright and appealing yellow colour with green hues. A Riesling of delicate grace and aromatic intensity. The nose is fresh and crisp, with soft flower aromas like jasmine, which combine with nice citric notes. In mouth citric flavours like grapefruit mingle with mineral hints. This Riesling is fresh and young, with...
