
The Small Producers Driving the West Coast’s Riesling Revival
As small producers in California, Oregon, and Washington sharpen their focus on this niche grape, the West Coast is becoming an insider source for edgy Riesling styles
Valerie Kathawala is a New York-based journalist specializing in the wines of Austria, Germany, South Tyrol, and Switzerland. She is also the co-founder and co-editor of TRINK Magazine. She holds a WSET 3 certification.
As small producers in California, Oregon, and Washington sharpen their focus on this niche grape, the West Coast is becoming an insider source for edgy Riesling styles
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