Rootdown Riesling 'Cole Ranch' Mendocino County 2022 Gift Guide | Dustin's Recs and a touch of bitter

and a touch of bitter blood orange zest

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Owners Matt and Sara Licklider work with a variety of dry-farmed organic vineyards and emphasize the cultivation of old vines

This sustainably-farmed Syrah includes 30% whole clusters and is aged for 18 months in French oak

Classic and delicious

Rootdown Riesling 'Cole Ranch' Mendocino County 2022 Gift Guide | Dustin's Recs and a touch of bitterWe love this herbal and lean California Riesling from Cole Ranch AVA, the smallest in the US, and Mike Lucia is the man behind it. He's after the best Alpine varieties that he can produce in this unique spot of Mendocino, and this Riesling is a demonstration of success. It's lean, dry, and zippy with acidity up to here for a refreshing pairing for raw bar favorites or fish tacos. You've got to try this one to see for yourself.