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Waxwing

2013 Arroyo Seco Riesling

The Global Wine Company Waxwing, a delightful Riesling from the Arroyo Seco region, showcases the true essence of this varietal. With its radiant white hue, this vintage 2013 wine greets the senses with an enticing aroma of stone fruit and floral notes, inviting you to take a sip. On the palate, it reveals a vibrant and refreshing acidity that perfectly balances the ripe fruit characteristics, making it a wonderfully food-friendly option. The wine is dry, allowing its rich flavors of apricot and peach to shine through without overwhelming sweetness. A subtle minerality weaves through, adding depth and complexity, while maintaining a light-medium body that ensures ease of enjoyment. This enchanting Riesling is a testament to the artistry of winemaking in this celebrated region.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Spicy Thai Curry, Spicy Shrimp, Indian and Thai Curry

Region:


Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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