Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016

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Smith-Madrone

Varietal: Riesling

Vintage: 2016

Country of Origin: United States

Appellation: Spring Mountain District

Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: The wine is 100% riesling and produced from the same Spring Mountain vineyards, in the same way every year, yet the wines continually offer new characteristics every vintage. This riesling has a light straw core with light legs. The nose offers wet rocks, white flowers, cream and whiffs of petrol. The palate has medium intensity with flavors of Granny Smith apples, orange blossoms and Bosc pear that jump into medium-plus acidity and tinges of honeysuckle. The finish is balanced and lip-smacking with touches of lime custard, minerals and petrol. A classically beautiful Riesling. WOW!

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FIVE STARS
*****
92-100
A Top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

FOUR STARS
****
86-91
A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back.

THREE STARS
***
80-85
An above-average wine, at a reasonable price point, which many customers enjoy.

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Smith-Madrone Estate Riesling 2016