Solstice Vineyard Riesling (2008)
| Winery: | Pacific Rim |
| Region: | USA » Washington » Yakima Valley |
| Varietal: | Riesling |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Pacific Rim
First released by Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard in 1992, Pacific Rim Dry Riesling quickly gained a loyal following among Riesling lovers. Known for its fresh and bright characteristics, the wine was a welcome alternative to over-oaked, one-dimensional white wines. As the American palate evolved in recent years toward wines with greater complexity and crisper acidity, the popularity of Pacific Rim Dry Riesling grew.
Demand and enthusiasm for Pacific Rim Dry Riesling continued to gain momentum — and the excitement around the wine inspired a radical idea... the creation a winery exclusively dedicated to Riesling. In August of 2006, a small band of Bonny Doon expats moved to the Northwest from California with a common desire to craft the best Riesling in America... thus, Pacific Rim became its own winery.
At Pacific Rim, we are passionate about Riesling (in fact, nearly 90% of Pacific Rim's production is comprised of Riesling wines); we are passionate about crafting world-class Riesling; and we are passionate about extolling the wondrous virtues of Riesling. Explore our website and — if you haven't already had the pleasure — try our wines. If you're not presently a Riesling zealot, we're Read more »
Nicely floral with hints of lemon verbena accenting the citrus fruit with everything bound together with a lovely, light honey aroma. Light and fresh on entry with a really waif like structure. This is lightweight and transparent with nuanced floral, ...
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March 2012
Pacific Rim Dry Riesling Columbia Valley 2009
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Light and tangy, this is barely off-dry, with pear and apple flavors ... Drink now through 2014. -HS Read More
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January 2012
Sweet Riesling 2010
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Possibly one of the best Pad Thai/ Pad See Ew food pairings ever. The asian spice mixed with the not-over-the-top sweetness of this wine packs a great punch! Read More
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October 2011
Pacific Rim Riesling Columbia Valley 2010
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Straw bright, aromas of yellow stone fruits and honey; flavors of oily peach and nectarine with summer flowers and a kiss of minerality, off-dry to a lengthy, refreshing finish.Great summer sea food pairing. Read More
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October 2011
Solstice Vineyard Riesling 2008
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Nicely floral with hints of lemon verbena accenting the citrus fruit with everything bound together with a lovely, light honey aroma. Light and fresh on entry with a really waif like structure. This is lightweight and transparent with nuanced floral, heirloom apple and lightly honied flavors. Very easy to drink and while not soft is does dance ... Read More
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October 2011
Moving on and just in time! I'm all jet laggy and grumpy so let's keep ... a bit before trying the 2008 Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Riesling. neither particularly sweet, nor fruity and would show exceptionally well with food. 89pts! Say what? Yes indeed you read it here first. Tomorrow 201 Donnhoff I think. What about you?&nbs Read More
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September 2011
Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling Best Buy 2009
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Good, very muscadine in flavor. Doesn't keep very long though, this is a bottle to share. Read More
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September 2011
Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling Best Buy 2009
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Truly one of my favorite wines Read More
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August 2011
Pacific Rim Winemakers Riesling Vin de Glacière Selenium Vineyard 2007
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