| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $20.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-11-17 |
Perfect For
Asian Food, Spicy Pairings, Weekday Dinner Pairings
Drink If You Like
Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Riesling
Elk Cove Vineyards Estate Riesling 2018 Review
This wine is tart on the nose and mineral-driven, like sniffing a river stone. The palate is razor-sharp and smells like candied lemon peels. It has very high and bracing acidity that balances the sweeter characteristics. This is a very good pick up for a spicy menu to calm the heat.
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