Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

Sunshine and lime peel hit the first sip, then a plush wave of apricot jam and honeyed pear that makes you smile and reach for a second glass. Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling is a sweet Riesling from the United States with an ABV of 9.00% that showcases bright citrus acidity balancing residual sugar, aromas of white flowers and tangerine, and a clean, lightly saline finish. Made in the typical fashion for sweet Riesling by fermenting Riesling grapes and stabilizing and bottling the wine, it pairs especially well with Spicy Thai or Pork, cutting heat while amplifying ginger, lemongrass, and sweet-savory sauces.

Producer Information: Pacific Rim Winemakers

Pacific Rim Winemakers, founded in the 1990s in Washington State’s Columbia Valley to spotlight cool-climate white varieties, grew from a focused mission to craft site-driven Riesling that expresses the mineral soils and Pacific Northwest climate; the team emphasized stainless steel fermentation, precise residual sugar management, and block-level sourcing to preserve varietal purity and balancing acidity, building a category-specific reputation for Washington Riesling excellence rooted in targeted vineyard selection and minimal intervention. They also produce notable aromatic whites and table wines such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and small-lot bottlings that reflect specific Columbia Valley subregions.