The use of Parellada — a grape rarely seen outside Catalan winemaking — alongside Ugni Blanc gives this expression a distinctive aromatic profile that sets it apart from both Cognac and Jerez-style brandy

Aroma: A delicately honeyed

A second pass reveals dried fruit and a faint whisper of spicy tobacco leaf

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Joel Gott Washington Riesling portugal The use of Parellada —Joel Gott Washington Riesling is an off dry Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington State, bottled at 12. 9% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Made from 100% Riesling grapes grown in one of Washington's most acclaimed appellations, this wine channels the Columbia Valley's dramatic climate into a bright, aromatic expression with notable minerality and balanced sweetness. Quick Facts: ABV: 12. 9% Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington State Style: Off Dry