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The 1800s saw the first growths of riesling in American vineyards. The market and demand for American Rieslings have endured fluctuations since then, but California Rieslings are seeing an impressive escalation in popularity. The total acreage of riesling vineyards in California during 2005 totaled 1,828, a significant increase from just a few years prior. Monterey, Santa Barbara, Napa, Mendocino and San Luis Obispo are the primary California counties that maintain Riesling vineyards.
A broad description of California Rieslings include note of their strong aromatic natures and powerful acidity. The flavors of Rieslings are diverse and are generally established by the counties the wine originates from. Ripe yellow peach, apricot, nectarine and tropical fruit Rieslings originate in the warmer climates within Napa Valley whereas the cooler weather areas of Anderson Valley and the Central and South Coast bear the more citrus and white fruit Rieslings.
Many owners of Riesling vineyards in any of the above areas place a high value on the quality of the wine and utilize only estate fruit. These Riesling vineyard owners reject the economically alluring prospect of using their acreage for more profitable wine varieties.
Membership to Gold Medal Wine, a renowned California wine of the month club equates to door-to-door delivery of the very best Rieslings and other rare wines from boutique wineries, all chosen by experts who distinguish only the best wines to share as selections with members. This California wine of the month club delivers only award-winning and highly-rated wines, providing the best quality while maintaining prices that can suit any budget.
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