Columbia Valley RieslingThe Vintage / WinemakingBuried Cane wines are named after a time-honored Washington State practice used to protect grape vines from frigid winter temperatures. Low-growing vine canes (shoots) are buried under the soil, then unearthed after winter freezes pass. Buried Cane wines are named with terms common in woodcut printing. Washington State wine country has warm sunny summers and cold frosty winters. One time-honored practice to protect grape vines from damaging cold is to bury low-growing vine canes. These buried canes can be unearthed after winter freezes pass, assuring a grape harvest in the following season. Crisp acid balance makes memorable Riesling. This one has green apple tartness, melon and tangerine flavors, and a crisp finish. Aromas are of honey, peach, and melon, notes that define Washington State Riesling. Riesling has been planted in Washington since the early 1970s. The variety has clearly enjoyed a renaissance in popularity in the last five years, partly because growing conditions in the Evergreen State mimic established Riesling strongholds like Germany and Alsace. A long growing season and cool nights help retain Riesling’s crisp acidity, green apple tartness, melon and tangerine flavors, and tart finish. The WineThe Buried Cane Riesling is 100% Riesling. It’s a ripe, off-dry wine with bright, yellow/straw color, and effusive floral aromas of jasmine, lily and heather. Background notes are of starfruit and pineapple. On the palate the wine is expansive and rich, focused on intense mango and white peach flavors. The mouthwatering finish is long and finely-textured. It’s the ideal thirst quencher for Asian cuisines, chicken and cheeses.
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