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Sweet Melissa

2008 Oklahoma Riesling

The Range Sweet Melissa is a delightful expression of Riesling from the unique Oklahoma region, showcasing the exceptional potential of this less traditional wine-growing area. With its enchanting pale yellow hue, this vintage offers a captivating bouquet of honeysuckle, crisp green apples, and fragrant jasmine, inviting you into its aromatic embrace. On the palate, the wine presents a medium body, balancing a refreshing acidity that dances gracefully with its expressive fruit intensity. The sweetness is well-integrated, making it a superb accompaniment to spicy Asian dishes or simply enjoyed on its own. This vintage is a remarkable testament to the versatility of Riesling and the quality emerging from Oklahoma's wine scene.

Tasting notes:


Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Region:


Oklahoma
Oklahoma

Oklahoma, with its sweeping plains and undulating hills, is an evolving winegrowing region characterized by a distinctive blend of terroirs across its American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Influenced by the state's broad climatic variations, which include hot summers and cold winters, Oklahoma's vineyards benefit from a dynamic growing season that challenges the grapes to develop robust flavors and balanced acidity. The state's unique conditions include occasional influences from the Gulf of Mexico, which can introduce cooler air and moisture, moderating the intense heat and aiding in the gradual ripening of grapes. This environment allows for the cultivation of both cooler-climate varieties, which thrive in vineyards benefiting from these moderating effects, and bolder, heartier varieties suited to the warmer, more sheltered inland areas.

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