Riesling has a powerful and distinctive floral and apple-like aroma that frequently mixes in mineral elements from its vineyard source and is often described as "racy." Its high natural level of tartaric acid enables it to balance even high levels of residual sugar. Othert frequently encountered (but not exclusive) flavor elements found in Riesling-based wines include peach, apple and pear.

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