Empire Estate Blanc de Blancs

Riesling may be the greatest white wine in the world though you’ll only come to share my sentiment when you’ve tasted a few well-aged examples; certain of these wines, though by no means a rarity, can age beautifully for decades. The wines are usually made dry or off-dry. The bouquet often includes honeysuckle, white flowers, wet stones, rose petals and, don’t frown, petrol. In the mouth the oft and aptly used ‘racy’ best describes the delights of Riesling; flint, minerality, white pepper. These are among the best food wines in the world.

Food Pairings

Pork, ham, scallops. Salmon or tuna most anyway even tartare. Asian food. An excellent wine with food.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Dolce Vita Wine Shop
Chaska
952-361-0044

Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168

The Vine Shop
Hopkins
952-300-3534

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Underground Leaf And Vine
Minneapolis
612-213-2975

Rhino Room
Prior Lake
612-513-6204

Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860