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Pacific Rim Classics

Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière

100% Columbia Valley, WA. Purest winemaking possible – sustainably produced, all native yeasts, no oak, no malolactic. A perfect exploration of sweetness – covering the classic residual sugar spectrum of Riesling.

Features
Varieties
Riesling:100%
Tech Info
Alcohol :9.5% Vol
Total Acidity :1.3 g/l
Residual Sugar:18.5%
Availability
Size(s):375ml 8 99552 10307 5
Pack(s):375ml 12pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Wind-blown loess on basalt bedrock.
Origin:Columbia Valley, Washington
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Pear, jasmine and honey.
Taste:Decadently sweet honey flavors yet pure and fresh.
Food Pairing:Ideal with fruit tarts, cheesecake and blue cheeses.
Winemaking
We pick the organic Vin de Glacière Riesling grapes at around 22.5% sugar in order to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The grapes are then frozen and pressed frozen, resulting in a concentrated press juice (about 36% sugar) and a low yield (about half our yield compare to non-frozen grapes). The concentrated juice is fermented until we reach 16.0% Residual Sugar. This wine will age very well.

Videos

Pacific Rim Riesling and Spice
Pacific Rim Sweetology

Reviews

90 pts
2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2018 Pacific Rim Vin De Glacière

Expressive aromas of orange marmalade, citrus, brown sugar and honey are followed by sweet, rich but well balanced fruit flavors. The variety's pleasing sense of acidity keeps the sugar well in check. Marmalade notes linger on the finish.

Date posted: August 11, 2022
92 pts
2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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92 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2012 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet, polished, focused and expressive, playing the grapefruit, pear and spice flavors against bracing acidity. This avoids being cloying, and persists harmoniously. Delicious now, but should deepen with cellaring. Drink now through 2025.— H.S. (5 March 2015)

Date posted: March 6, 2015
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. -HS 11/30/12

Date posted: June 25, 2013
90 pts
2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes
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90 pts
Pacific Rim Classics 2011 Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Riesling - Organic Grapes

Sweet and silky, balanced with aggressive acidity. The poached pear, pineapple and spice flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,400 cases made. –HS

Date posted: March 14, 2013