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Sweet Wine ClubKungFu-Girl_Riesling_bottleCharles Smith Wines
Kung Fu Girl
Riesling
Washington State

NECTAR WINE STYLE

This medium-bodied Riesling is beautifully balanced with a burst of in-your-face flavor. You cannot escape the white peach and light floral aromas that fill your senses, rounded out with a refreshingly dry finish. The bright citrus flavors with pronounced Meyer lemon take the palate to exhilarating heights with crisp, tart acidity.

Variety: 100% Riesling
Alcohol:
12% alcohol / volume
Total Acidity: 7.6 g/L
pH: 3.1 g/L
RS: 0.14%
Food Pairing: Pairs best with spicy ramen, Sriracha pork tacos, and Chinese take out.

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Try this wine with a spicy asian-fusion cheese such as the TomaRashi from Point Reyes— their creamy Toma cheese infused with Shichimi Togarashi, a Japanese spice blend. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.

WINERY NOTES:
Inspired by a fight scene in a notorious martial arts film, the idea of Kung Fu Girl was born: a killer white wine made to be paired with Asian food. This uniquely dry Riesling won’t have you fighting for flavor, but will leave you craving more. Dangerously delicious wine…outta Washington.

ABOUT THE WINERY:
Charles Smith is the visionary winemaker behind iconic brands like K Vintners and CasaSmith. Charles has received over 300 scores of 95 points-and-above and over 1,400 scores of 90 points-and-above from leading wine publications. And it all started a little over 20 years ago, with 330 cases of 1999 K Syrah sold out of the back of Charles’ 1987 Astro van. Today, and many accomplishments later, Charles Smith creates wine for the people. Wine that is significant. Wine that proclaims, “I am from Washington”. Learn more here.

Information & Photos © Charles Smith Wines – All Rights Reserved.


Villa_Pozzi-Moscato-bottleVilla Pozzi
Moscato
Sicily, Italy

NECTAR WINE STYLE

Villa Pozzi’s Moscato features aromas of tropical fruits, apricots, and orange blossoms. It is crisp, refreshing, and slightly effervescent, with a gentle sweetness and lingering flavors of tangerine and honeysuckle.

Variety: Moscato
Appellation:
Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Sourcing: Petrosino region
Pairing: Pairs well with spicy foods and cheeses

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: Reach for a spicy cheese to pair with this Moscato. Learn more about our wine and cheese pairings here.

ABOUT THE WINERY:
Daniele and his son Matteo are 4th and 5th generation winemakers with a family vineyard located in the Marsala region of Sicily. For generations, their family has dreamt of sharing the beauty of Italy and the delicious taste of Sicilian wines with the world. In honor of the Pozzi family legacy and the rich soil in which it was born, the beauty of Sicily is woven into every bottle of Villa Pozzi. Each unique tile shares a piece of the country’s long history. Learn more here.

Photo and Information courtesy of © Villa Pozzi Wine – All Rights Reserved.


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