Riesling

riesling grape cluster Germany's favorite son, and the grape responsible for making some of the greatest wines in the world, grows well in many areas of our country, including California, Washington, New York, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas and Oregon. Riesling thrives in a cool growing region, yet requires a long ripening to bring out its best characteristics. Perhaps the most versatile white wine with food, Riesling can be vibrant and forward in its fruit, with Granny Smith apples or near-ripe pears taking the fore, underlined by a hint of soft lime-like citrus, with floral qualities in the nose and honey and spice scents.

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Columbia Crest Gewurztraminer Two Vines 2006 750ml

United States Washington State

Rated 86 Soft and spicy, with a floral note adding interest to the orange marmalade and melon flavors, finishing lightly sweet. Drink now. Wine Spectator

$8.49
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Pierre Sparr Riesling Mambourg Grand Cru 2002 750ml

France Alsace

Rated 91 - Fine balance here between the rich peach, apple and mineral flavors and vibrant structure. This is muscular and intense, with the potential to develop well over time. Firm, tight finish, with a mineral aftertaste. Needs food. Drink now through 2015. - Wine Spectator

$28.04
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Schmit Sohne Relax 2007 750ml

Germany Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Relax Riesling is fermented slightly dry with a wonderful fruity bouquet and intense flavors of apples and peaches with just a hint of citrus. The natural acidity gives this wine a perfect balance that is refreshingly crisp and leaves your mouth watering. A perfect party wine, or can be enjoyed with a variety of foods from seafood and poultry to oriental foods and fresh salads. Serve chilled. Winery

$8.49
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Twisted River Late Harvest Riesling 2006 750ml

Quintesential 'late-harvest' Reisling. Harvested at 17.4 Brix, this vintage produced astoundingly ripe grapes with rich fruit, with hints of melon and pear; perfect as an aperitif or with spicy Asian cuisine. - Winery

$10.19
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Leasingham Riesling Bin 7 2005 750ml

Australia Clare Valley

Rated 91 Sorry to steal the moniker from the company’s Shiraz, but this is Classic Clare too, offering bold flavors of honey-coated minerals perked up by curls of lime zest. Firmly built and close to dry, you can drink it now for its power and fruit, or hold it up to 10 years or more, if you like your Australian Rieslings with more age on them. Wine enthusiast

$12.74
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Heron Hill Semi-Sweet Riesling 2006 750ml

United States New York Finger Lakes

This delicately balanced wine presents floral aromas and ripe fruit flavors with a soft,lush finish. Enjoy on its own or as a summer wine spritzer. Winery

$10.19
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Gimmeldinger Mandelgarten Riesling Auslese Muller-Catoir 2005 375ml

Germany Pfalz

Rated 95 Candied lemon, black currant and ripe apple aromas and flavors are immediately enticing in this intense, delicate Riesling. Deftly balanced by a lively structure, with a concentrated finish of candied citrus. Very harmonious and expressive. Drink now through 2025. 20 cases imported. Wine Spectator

$39.79
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Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling NV 750ml

United States California Santa cruz

Rated 88 Definitely sweet, but balanced with enough acidity to make it feel refreshing, offering pineapple, mango and a touch of honey as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2011. Wine Spectator

$9.34
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Selbach-Oster Riesling Spatlese Trocken Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 2005 750ml

Germany

Rated 91 A 2005 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese trocken – also at 12.5% alcohol - offers a gorgeous, multi-faceted nose of roasted nuts and coffee, vanilla, sage, sweet floral perfume, and baked apple. Creamy and full yet satisfyingly juicy and sappy with wet stone, toasted nuts, and vanilla underlying a persistent inner-mouth florality in a highly site-typical way, this finishes with polish, refinement, striking complexity, and an invigorating hint of citrus that practically compels the next sip. Robert Parker

$19.54
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Carl Loewen Riesling - Kabinett Leiwener Klostergarten 2006 750ml

Germany Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Rated 87 - A touch of spearmint marks this lively white. Peach, orange and slate notes play supporting roles. It's rich, yet balanced, with a rustic finish. Drink now through 2018. 179 cases imported. Wine Spectator

$14.44
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Swedish Hill Blue Water Riesling 750ml

United States New York Finger Lakes

$12.74
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Inniskillin Riesling Ice Wine 187ml

Canada Niagara Peninsula

Sublime aromatics of fresh lime, apricot, grapefruit and peach blossom with a slight minteral edge. A racy interplay of sweet and tart offer up echoing balanced flavours of lemon, lime and candied apricot. - Winery

$33.99
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Selbach-Oster Riesling Spatlese Zeltinger Schlossberg 2006 750ml

Germany Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Rated 91 - Exhibits a slate character driven by the vibrant structure and enhanced by peach and lime notes. It's all balanced and expressive, with a lingering aftertaste of spice and mineral. Drink now through 2030. 29 cases imported. Wine Spectator

$21.24
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Weingart Schloss Furstenberg Riesling Spatlese 2005 750ml

Germany

Rated 92. Lively aromas of peach stone, cherry blossom and lilac. Rather ethereal on the palate, with a harmonious juxtaposition of honeyed fruit and vibrant mineral acidity. Stunningly delicate, long finish. My candidate for the finest spatlese of the vintage on the Mittelrhein. - Stephen Tanzer

$20.39
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Undhof Kogl Riesling Salomon 2006 750ml

Austria Kremstal

Rated 93 - Focused and concentrated flavors of grapefruit, pippin apple, mineral and spice give this plenty of crispness. The long, structured finish features plenty of lemon zest, topped by meringue and hints of anise. Best from 2010 through 2018. 1,000 cases made. - K.M.

$25.49
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Prejean Dry Riesling 2006 750ml

United States New York Finger Lakes

Rated 90 - Brisk and rippling with energy, this tastes like freshly squeezed apple juice with a few drops of nectarine mixed in. The fine malic acidity is ideal for a roast pork tenderloin with baked apples. Wine & Spirits Magazine.

$11.04
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Penguin Bay Gewurztraminer 2007 750ml

United States New York Finger Lakes

Gewurztraminer is considered one of the Finger Lakes signature wines. Our Gewurztraminer is very dry and spicy, with a smooth, lingering finish. We suggest serving this versatile wine with many Asian or Cajun dishes. - Winery

$12.74
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Leitz Rudesheimer Kosterlay Kabinett 2007 750ml

Germany Pradikatswein

Rated 90 - Rich and backed by steely acidity, sporting peach, nectarine and stone flavors. It seems sweeter than its peers, but stays balanced and fresh on the finish. - Wine Spectator

$16.14
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Milbrandt Traditions Riesling 2006 750ml

United States Washington State

Rated 90 - An off-dry, leesy, delicately floral Riesling, this elegantly captures the floral and mineral qualities that make the grape so exceptional. The wine doesn’t push too hard, but it persists, mixing white peach and papaya with citrus blossom, rosewater and body powder. Exotic and delightful. - Wine Enthusiast

$11.04
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Prejean Semi-Dry Riesling 2006 750ml

United States New York

A semi-dry wine with floral and apple aromas and flavors of apricot. A nice wine with barbecue or spicy Thai dishes. 2007 World Value Wine Champion Score of 93 points.

$11.04
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Weingut Reuscher-Haart Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese 2007 750ml

Germany Mosel

Rated 91 - Cassis, peach, lime and slate aromas and flavors get support from the vibrant structure in this rich yet sleek Riesling. Terrific balance and focus allow this to linger effortlessly. - Wine Spectator

$19.54
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Weingut St. Urbans-Hof Riesling QbA 2007 750ml

Germany Mosel

2008 TOP 100 WINE! Rated 90 - Needs a little air to reveal its floral, apricot and slate aromas and flavors. Beautifully integrated, with a lingering, stony, savory finish. Drink now through 2018. - Wine Spectator

$12.74
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