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Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2016

Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States

Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 9

Price: $18.95

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 12%

Drink: 2017-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Charles Smith

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This Riesling is from the quirky, but reliable, Charles Smith Wine Company. It is 100% Riesling from Ancient Lakes viticultural area of Washington State. The vines grow in complex soils on the Western end of a river basin, near the town of Quincy.
Pale lemon colour.
Smells like really well-made Riesling. Pure, delicious, fragrant, and fruity.
It does have a touch of residual sugar to it (maybe 15ish grams per litre?) It works, though, for a dry/off dry style. Lots of ripeness and acidity. Pure lemon juice, nectarine, lime amd zest, peapod, beeswax, and pear.
The flavours are really nice and tropical. Loads of citrus and whote fruit. Mouthwatering and pretty ample; bigger and richer than this wine often is. This was a good vintage for Washington. Very few hiccups meant they were able to pick the grapes to maximize fresh acids without compromising ripeness.
Washington shows some dazzling unique terroir on par with any on the West-Coast. It's one to watch. I am just enjoying the ride as these continue to be affordable. How long will it last? Who knows!
Put this riesling with an authentic Mexican caesar salad or crab rolls.

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