August 2026 Cellar Selects: Summer Delights

Foris 2024 Estate Grown Riesling, Rogue Valley (panel pick) Intensely aromatic with jasmine and white rose over a honeystick sweetness. The floral notes give way to honeydew, Meyer lemon and snow leopard melon. A chalky minerality and whisper of white ginger contribute additional lift. A touch of spritz brightens the entry before pivoting to a mouthwatering, dry ending. $19 Chris James Cellars 2023 Gewürztraminer, Willamette Valley Candied ginger and gardenia lead on the nose, setting an aromatic, spiced tone. Vibrant and expressive, jasmine tea, cantaloupe and guava wed with candied orange and tiger melon. A burst of tropical fruit carries to a long, exuberant finish. $30 Rain Dance Vineyards 2024 Estate Riesling, Grand Oak Vineyard, Laurelwood District A mineral-forward bouquet with wet cement and lemon establishes a clean, stony foundation before white grapefruit emerges. Precise and energetic, honeysuckle, orange zest and lemon-lime citrus flavors build across a taut frame. A

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