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Bubbly – A wine critic’s sips and swirls, by Edward Deitch

Brian — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:39:55 +0000

Also from Washington, Pacific Rim’s “White Flowers” Brut Sparkling Riesling, $14, is tangy and tart with white peach, lemon and lime notes. A natural pairing with shellfish and even caviar.

Vint-ed.com

Today’s Recommended Wine – Detroit News

Brian — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:37:53 +0000

Pacific Rim, Non-vintage White Flowers Sparkling Riesling Washington, $16

Pacific Rim focuses on Riesling — in its purest form. From biodynamic to this sparkling value wine, just $14, that is knock-your-socks-off delicious, especially for the holidays. At this price, it is most likely produced by the Charmat process, which is just fine. It’s like a princess all dressed up to dance: bubbly, bright apple-pear fruit, deceivingly dry, and oh yes, floral! On the midpalate and finish, there is crisp acidity and minerality to liven things up. It’s delicate. And it’s the perfect bubbly for the holidays.

Detroit News

Corkheads: A World of Bubbles Under $40 – The Oakland Tribune

Brian — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:12:43 +0000

Personally, I’m thrilled to welcome the new year with the sparkling version of my favorite grape: riesling. Washington producer Pacific Rim makes some of my favorite still rieslings, and they have a new, beautifully floral and dry sparkling version that has the texture and acidity to stand up to anything. Even gobs of crab.

The Oakland Tribune

Woehler on Wine: Tri-Cities Wine Festival standouts – Tri-Cities Herald

Brian — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:00:14 +0000

Pacific Rim Winemakers, 2008 Gewürztraminer, Washington/ Oregon, $10 — Steven Sealock and Nicolas Quille continue to roll out delicious wines from their West Richland winery, including this one. It offers notes of mandarin orange, sweetened yellow grapefruit, apple cider and candy corn.

Woehler on Wine: Tri-Cities Wine Festival standouts