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Riesling might just be the ultimate wine for football season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright acidity, incredible freshness, and just enough fruit make it a natural with everything from wings and nachos to sliders, barbecue, and anything spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it for Game Day:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏈 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWings + Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat bright acidity cuts right through crispy, salty wings—and a touch of sweetness is magic with Buffalo or spicy sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌭 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrats + Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic pairing for a reason. Riesling's freshness balances rich sausage beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌶️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnything Spicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNachos, jalapeños, hot chicken, chili... Riesling loves a little heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍔 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgers + Riesling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, really. Especially a dry, mineral Riesling with plenty of acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERRINE'S TIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't assume Riesling means sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Riesling can range from bone-dry and mineral to beautifully fruity and off-dry. We've selected some of our favorites below for your next Game Day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill. Open. Pour. Kickoff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2013-herman-j-wiemer-riesling-dry-magdalena-vineya","title":"2020 Hermann J. 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