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Riesling in the USA
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of
Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost
perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry,
semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually
varietally pure and are seldom oaked. As of 2004, Riesling was estimated to
be the world's 20th most grown variety at 120,000 acres, but in terms of
importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the "top three"
white wine varieties together with Chardonnay and Riesling. Riesling
is a variety which is highly "terroir-expressive", meaning that the
character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of
origin.
1. Dr. Konstantin Frank 2007 Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY
2. Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2007, Columbia Valley, WA
3. Trefethen's 2005 Dry Riesling, Napa Valley, CA
4. Debonné Vineyards' 1998 Riesling Reserve, Grand River Valley, Ohio
5. Alba 2007 Dry Riesling, Milford, New Jersey
6. Fetzer Vineyards' 2005 Valley Oaks German Riesling, Mendocino, CA
7. Whitman Cellars 2008 Riesling, Walla Walla, WA
8. Ferrante 2007 "Signature Series" Riesling, Harpersfield Township, OH
9. Hagafen 2008 Devoto Vineyards, White Riesling, Lake County, CA
10. Heron Hill 2006 Ingle Vineyard Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY
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