Washington State: Fact sheet
Nicknames: The Evergreen State, Beardvania, Oregon’s Wealthier Cousin, The Evergreen State Except for The Bits that are Desert
Motto: “No, not DC, for crying out loud.”
State Bird: Moss
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Our label created by artist Flora Bowley is the ideal reflection of our winemaking philosophy for Eufloria. Flora’s painting is an exercise in layering and color diversity. Each piece of artwork is created by developing a foundation of multiple images and colors, resulting in an amalgam of all her brushstrokes. Each color enhances the other and each layer adds depth and complexity to her one-of-a-kind works of art.
2014 Eufloria Aromatic White Blend, Washington
Eufloria is an Alsatian style blend with Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Gewurztraminer layered together to build an aromatic blend. It is slightly off dry at 15 to 17 g/L residual sugar though well-balanced due to the underlying crisp acidity.
Eufloria was born from the idea of making a blend in a similar fashion to the beautiful art of Flora Bowley's that is displayed on the label. Flora layers her paintings and imbues themes and harmony, we sought to emulate her style with the wine.
The grapes for Eufloria are from the Columbia Valley and come from many of our best vineyards such as Wallula in the Horse Heaven Hills and Ramos on Snipes Mountain. The grapes are picked at night to preserve acidity and limit phenolic extraction and quickly pressed at the winery. Each varietal is fermented separately and the blend is made in January following harvest. Riesling and Muscat are the dominant part of the blend; Riesling offers acidity and freshness while the Muscat brings aromatic intensity and exuberance. Pinot Gris provides structure and Gewurztraminer adds spice and complexity. Those four varietals are the classic aromatic grapes from Alsace. The blend does not go through malolactic conversion and does not see any oak. The resulting wine is fresh and aromatic with a hint of residual sugar and 12% alcohol. The wine is closed with a screwcap to guarantee freshness and avoid spoilage.
Food Pairing: Ideal with foods as diverse as a spring salad, grilled fish or roasted pork loin.
Eufloria Aromatic Rosé, Washington
Color: Pink
Bouquet: Floral, orange blossom, strawberry
Taste: Strawberry, peach and citrus blossom
Food pairing: A perfect pairing for foods as diverse a spring salad, grilled fish or roasted pork loin.
Each varietal in the blend brings its special touch: Riesling is floral and brings acidity, Gewürztraminer is fruity with spicy notes, Muscat brings citrus aromatics, Malbec a touch of color and strawberry aromatics. Fermented at cool temperature for 30 days. The slight 12 g/L residual sugar is natural and comes from arresting fermentation. The wine is aged for 5 months prior to bottling in stainless steel tanks to retain the aromatic intensity.
2014 Eufloria Aromatic White Blend, Washington
Eufloria Aromatic Rosé, Washington
2014 Eufloria Aromatic White Blend, Washington
Eufloria Aromatic Rosé, Washington
First released by Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard in 1992, Pacific Rim Dry Riesling quickly gained a loyal following among Riesling lovers. Known for its fresh and bright characteristics, the wine was a welcome alternative to over-oaked, one-dimensional white wines. As the American palate evolved in recent years toward wines with greater complexity and crisper acidity, the popularity of Pacific Rim Dry Riesling grew.
Demand and enthusiasm for Pacific Rim Dry Riesling continued to gain momentum — and the excitement around the wine inspired a radical idea... the creation of a winery exclusively dedicated to Riesling. In August of 2006, a small band of Bonny Doon expats moved to the Northwest from California with a common desire to craft the best Riesling in America... thus, Pacific Rim became its own winery.
At Pacific Rim, we are passionate about Riesling (in fact, nearly 90% of Pacific Rim's production is comprised of Riesling wines); we are passionate about crafting world-class Riesling; and we are passionate about extolling the wondrous virtues of Riesling. Explore our website and — if you haven't already had the pleasure — try our wines. If you're not presently a Riesling zealot, we're certain that you, too, will soon discover the marvels of our favorite variety...Riesling.
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