<h1>2008 Sofia Riesling -- Niebaum Coppola's Rubicon Estate Shopping Cart</h1> <b>$19.00</b> -- <i><i>Introducing a new varietal to our Sofia brand</i></i> <p> <img src="https://store.nexternal.com/niebaum/images/bs_sofia_riesling_2008FULL.jpg" align="right" alt="2008 Sofia Riesling" name="2008 Sofia Riesling" border="0" hspace="10" /> <div align="justify" aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Our original Sofia sparkling wine was created as a gift from a father to his daughter as a celebration of love and beauty. Francis Coppola Sofia Riesling continues this tradition by bringing you a wine that is equally graceful, provocative, and alluring.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">VINEYARD NOTES<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></b><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />Our Riesling grapes are grown in the cool vineyards of Monterey County, where moderate daytime temperatures and a prevailing fog end up lengthening the growing season by causing the grapes to ripen more slowly. This condition coupled with brisk nighttime temperatures helps the grapes sustain their crisp acidity; a critical component where Riesling is concerned. <br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">WINEMAKER&#8217;S NOTES<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></b><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />Riesling is a highly impressionable grape that can taste vastly different depending on where it&#8217;s grown and what level of ripening has been achieved. In fact, this varietal can be crafted in styles ranging from bone dry to extremely sweet. Because we want our Sofia Riesling to pair well with a variety of foods, we have created an off-dry style that has just a touch of sweetness offset by a crisp natural acidity in order to maintain a good balance on the palate. The texture and body of the wine, along with the aromatic flavors makes it a lovely match for spicy Asian cuisine, ham, and chicken with fruit chutney.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">TASTING NOTES<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></b><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />The debut release of Sofia Riesling has an alluring personality, showing off full, ripe fruit flavors that are contrasted by a vibrant acidity. Our 2008 vintage offers an intoxicating perfume of pears, minerals, and apricots along with luscious flavors of white peaches, green apples, and a hint of pineapple. <br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rossobianco.com/pdf/wines/fs_sofia_riesling_2008.pdf" aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Click here for the fact sheet<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></a><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />APPELLATION: Monterey County<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />BLEND: 100% Riesling<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />ALCOHOL: 11.5% by volume<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" />RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1% off dry style<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></font></div> </p> <p> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 10006685</li> </ul> </p> <p><b>Other products in the category <a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Category76" title="&lt;b&gt;Wine&lt;/b&gt;"><b>Wine</b></a> / <a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Category53" title="&lt;b&gt;Sofia &lt;/b&gt;"><b>Sofia </b></a>:</b> <br clear="left"><br /><a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Product2082" title="2008 Sofia Blanc De Blancs"><img src="https://store.nexternal.com/niebaum/images/sofiabdbthumb.jpg" align="left" alt="2008 Sofia Blanc De Blancs" name="2008 Sofia Blanc De Blancs" border="0" hspace="10" /></a> <a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Product2082" title="2008 Sofia Blanc De Blancs">2008 Sofia Blanc De Blancs</a> -- 2008 SOFIA BLANC DE BLANCSSofia Blanc de Blancs, a unique blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Muscat, is a delicate sparkling wine perfect for any celebration. It offers seductive flavors, fresh aromatics and light effervescence—all packaged with striking, feminine flair.The fruit for our Sofia Blanc de Blancs is grown in the cool vineyards of the Arroyo Seco in northern Monterey County. Known for its Burgundian-like climate, Monterey offers ideal conditions for Pinot Blanc, which include a long growing . . . <br clear="left"><br /><a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Product2122" title="2009 Sofia Ros&amp;eacute;"><img src="https://store.nexternal.com/niebaum/images/SofiaRoseTHUMB1.jpg" align="left" alt="2009 Sofia Ros&amp;eacute;" name="2009 Sofia Ros&amp;eacute;" border="0" hspace="10" /></a> <a href="http://store.rubiconestate.com/Product2122" title="2009 Sofia Ros&amp;eacute;">2009 Sofia Ros&eacute;</a> -- 2009 SOFIA ROSÉ Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé is a wine of unparalleled beauty. From its shapely, stylized bottle to its delicate fruity essence, Sofia Rosé is a wine like no other. 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