| Rating | 95 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Columbia Valley Washington USA |
| ABV | 10.8% |
| Price | $15.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-02-10 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Weekday Dinner Pairings
Drink If You Like
Grüner Veltliner, Müller-Thurgau , Riesling
Kiona Vineyards Riesling 2023 Review
This Washington State Riesling is sourced from the oldest vines on Red Mountain — a site planted in 1975 by Kiona Estate’s founders. Grapes from the 50-year-old vines are blended with fruit from cooler sites across the Columbia Valley and a splash of Gewürztraminer, lending to a rich and complex wine that offers soft notes of beeswax, white flowers, and baked apples. On the palate, it’s viscous and deep, with racy acidity that cuts through the lush, honeyed fruit.
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