Riesling from Pear Blossom Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, Oregon; medium bodied and off-dry with notes of ripe yellow pear, floral honey, yellow flowers, petrol, stony minerals, and petrichor, with medium plus acidity and a touch of sweetness on the very long, satisfying finish. Practicing Organic

Unfiltered Wine Club, January 2026, 2024 vintage:

"Teutonic Wine Company’s 2024 Riesling comes from the high-elevation Pear Blossom Vineyard in Columbia Gorge, Oregon, where cool nights and long hang time let the grapes build flavor without losing their natural snap. The vines here are farmed organically and the winemaking style leans into low-intervention methods, focusing on clarity, tension, and vineyard character rather than polish. This is an off-dry, medium-bodied Riesling that feels both generous and razor-sharp at the same time. The first impression is all yellow pear and soft yellow flowers, followed by stony minerals, floral honey, and that nostalgia-inducing petrichor note that whisps you away. The medium-plus acidity keeps the hint of sweetness perfectly in check, ushering the wine into a bold, enticing, and endless finish that echoes with subtle waves of petrol. For winter cooking, this wine loves contrast: spicy noodle bowls, roasted pork with apple and fennel, salty blue cheese, or sesame-glazed vegetables. It’s also a beautiful partner to anything with heat, sweetness, or crunch. Serve it cold, but let it warm a touch between glasses and enjoy the full evolution of flavor and texture."