Chateau Montelena Riesling 2021 750ml

Our Riesling stands out from the pack. The ripe and tropical aromatics pop with lychee, pear, peach and melon. The lush and vibrant palate bursts with bright acidity that cuts through notes of pineapple, apricot and honeycomb. Ginger emerges in the finish along with hints of fresh lemon peel.

• Country: United States
• Region: California
• Appellation: Mendocino County
• Sub Appellation: Potter Valley
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.4%

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.