| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 12.7% |
| Price | $18.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed | 2018-07-27 |
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Asian Food, Indian Food, Spicy Pairings
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Brooks Willamette Valley Riesling 2016 Review
This is a dry, textured, and highly aromatic Riesling from a small Willamette Valley winery. Aromas include stone fruit, pineapple, and alpine flowers. The texture is clean but rich, with white peach on the finish. This is a well-priced domestic Riesling that can go toe-to-toe with old world classics. If you're a fan of very dry, bold-style Rieslings, like those from Alsace, Austria, or the Pfalz region of Germany, you should try this wine.
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