{"product_id":"house-of-smith-blossom-fury-riesling-2025","title":"House of Smith Blossom Fury Riesling 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blossom Fury Riesling from House of Smith is a still white wine with a vibrant, semi-aromatic profile. In the glass, it displays a light golden yellow hue and offers a sip with a silky texture. Tasting reveals a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003evibrant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that merges with a distinct \u003cstrong\u003ecrystalline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving a clean finish. The aromas evoke white peach, guava and passion fruit, with delicate hints of lime leaf. It pairs perfectly with \u003cstrong\u003efood\u003c\/strong\u003e such as spicy Asian cuisine, white meats, grilled fish and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Evergreen Vineyard, located in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley appellation, in the State of Washington. The vineyard, managed with \u003cstrong\u003esustainable agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e, overlooks the cliffs above the Columbia River, benefiting from a cool climate that ensures optimal ripening. The vines sink their roots into soils composed of \u003cstrong\u003efragmented basalt\u003c\/strong\u003e, gravel and silt. This geological matrix, shaped by glacial era floods, imparts a marked \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine, defining its typical tension and vibrancy on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction respects the identity of the Riesling grape, beginning with \u003cstrong\u003ewhole cluster pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e to extract a pure and essential must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using only \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring strict fidelity to the terroir. The wine then matures \u003cstrong\u003eon the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel for ten months. This period enriches the softness of the sip, integrating subtle hints of sweet cream and balancing the structure, without altering the aromatic intensity and natural freshness that distinguish this Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlossom Fury Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e is the creation of Charles Smith for the House of Smith winery. The grapes come from the Evergreen Vineyard, located on the steep cliffs of the Columbia River, where the vines sink their roots into soils rich in \u003cstrong\u003efragmented basalt\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped by floods from the Ice Age. The 2024 vintage, characterised by low yields, offers a wine of extraordinary concentration and purity, matured on the lees in stainless steel. An intense and seductive sip, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e91 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, which expresses the vibrant soul of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House of Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255927484587,"sku":"62938","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/house-of-smith-blossom-fury-riesling-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}