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Riesling (REESE-ling) is one of the most well rounded white wine grapes in terms of growing and tasting properties. The Riesling grape is well suited for the very cold climates that it regularly finds itself in, the most popular being Germany, and can be enhanced through exposure to the non-toxic mold, BOTRYTIS CINEREA. The mold or “noble rot” shrivels the grapes, which effectively concentrates the sweetness of the wine, producing a high level of quality. The German levels of sweetness, which are placed in increasing order, are Spätlese (SHPAYT-lay-zuh), Auslese (OWS-lay-zeh), Beerenauslese (BARE-ehn-OWS-lay-zeh), and Trockenbeerenauslese (TROCK-en-BEHR-en-OWS-lay-zeh). The aroma and taste profile of a Riesling grape usually consists of strong stone fruits and floral notes. On the palette one may find high levels of sugar balanced by high levels of Tartaric acid. Even if you’re not a fan of sweet, Riesling is a varietal you can’t miss.
 Bollig-Lehnert 2008 Riesling Auslese Dhroner Hofberger
$17.95
WS 93pts - Acording to the Wine Spectator - Fresh and vibrant, with grapefruit and quince flavors matched by mineral, all married to a light-weight, delicate frame. Intense and per... Bollinger
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 Bollig-Lehnert 2008 Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtropfchen
$15.95
WS 93pts - According to the Wine Spectator - A white of intense minerality and salinity, with peach, passion fruit and lime flavors accenting the stony core. This is sleek, beautif... Bollig-Lehnert
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 Chateau St. Jean 2008 Riesling California
$10.95
Tasting Notes - Crisp and lively Riesling is mouth-filling, lush and pleasingly sweet. The wine bursts with inviting aromas of peach, nectarine, apple blossom and a hint of mineral... Chateau St. Jean
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 Chateau Ste Michelle & Dr. Loosen 2007 Riesling Columbia Valley Eroica
$18.95
CG 95Pts - WA 91Pts - WS 91Pts - Tasting Notes - The 2007 Eroica Riesling, made in collaboration with the Dr. Loosen estate in Germany’s Mosel region, is light to medium stra... Chateau Ste Michelle
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 Chateau Ste Michelle & Dr. Loosen 2008 Riesling Columbia Valley Eroica
$18.95
CG 93Pts - WA 91Pts - IWC 91Pts - Tasting Notes - A collaborative effort between Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Mosel's Ernst Loosen, Eroica consistently ranks as one of the W... Chateau Ste Michelle
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 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Riesling Columbia Valley
$7.95
Winemaker Notes - We craft our Columbia Valley Riesling to be an inviting, refreshing, off-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. This Riesling consistently delivers classic Washingto... Chateau Ste Michelle
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 Columbia Winery 2008 Cellarmaster's Riesling Columbia Valley
$9.95
Winemaker Notes - Floral aroma with hints of peach, quince, lime and clove delight the nose. Rich and full-flavored fruit on the palate is balanced by refreshing, crisp acidity. S... Columbia Winery
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 Domaine Zind Humbrecht 2008 Riesling Alsace
$19.95
WS 92pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: A well-cut Riesling, with a salty mineral note and laser-like acidity defining the quince, yellow peach and floral notes. It packs a... Domaine Zind Humbrecht
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 Dr. Heyden Weingut 2007 Riesling Spatlese Rheinhessen Oppenheimer Sacktrager
$15.95
Winemaker Notes - Peach and mango flavors play off the rich texture and snappy acidity in this elegant white. Orange and mineral accents emerge on the finish. Nice juicy aftertas... Dr. Heyden Weingut
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 Dr. Heyden Weingut 2008 Riesling Auslese Rheinhessen Oppenheimer Sacktrager
$18.95
Tasting Notes - The Sactrager wines are very complex with pronounced sweetness, showing juicy peach and apricot flavors from the rich loamy soil. The wine itself reflects the bes... Dr. Heyden Weingut
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 Dr. Loosen 2004 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Erdener Pralat
$54.95
WS 92 Pts. - There's a nutty, leesy component to this white, which should dissipate as the peach, citrus and white pepper and mineral notes come forward with time. It's juicy and ...
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 Dr. Loosen 2007 Riesling Eiswein Mosel 187ml - (split-bottle)
$20.95
WS 94pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: A sweet-tart profile and searing notes of lime, vanilla pastry and slate highlight this pure, racy white. It's light in weight and r... Dr. Loosen
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 Dr. Loosen 2008 Riesling Kabinett Mosel Blue Slate
$17.95
Winemaker Notes - Kabinett is the lightest and most delicate style of Riesling in Germany. It is produced from the earliest picking in the best vineyard sites. This estate grown ... Dr. Loosen
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 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler 2004 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Alte Badstube Am Doctorberg
$44.95
WS 90 Pts. - An opulent auslese, with concentrated peach, orange and vanilla custard notes. Just a hint of botrytis here, and a lushness that covers the lively structure now. It en... Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
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 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler 2005 Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Bernkasteler Alte Badstube Am Doctorberg
$56.95 $39.95
Wine Spectator 93 Points. - Ripe and exotic, offering flavors of golden raisin, cinnamon, cardamom and apple. Juicy and concentrated, with dried fruit and a candied quality on the... Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
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