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Wine of the Week, February 16, 2014



HERMANN WIEMER DRY RIESLING 2012
FINGER LAKES REGION, NEW YORK


New York produces more wine than any other state in the U.S., more than Oregon, more than Washington State, with the exception of California. Historically, Riesling, in this country, was known as syrupy sweet. Modern American vintners, following the example of Alsace, France, where Rieslings (Trimbach, for example, which we have at Harney's) are typically dry and highly aromatic, are now creating dry (fruity, not sweet) Rieslings which are very food-friendly, meaning that the wine complements the food with which it is served, does not overpower it or conflict with it. Hermann Wiemer Dry Riesling 2012, an outstanding example of this style of Riesling, has aromas and flavors of lime, apricot, and grapefruit, with a mineral component, a refreshing crispness, and a long, satisfying finish.