Jekel Riesling (75cl, 13%)

A medium-dry California Riesling from Monterey's cool-climate coast. Jekel Vineyards draws from coastal-influenced vineyards where Pacific fog moderates temperatures, allowing the Riesling grapes to achieve a balanced sugar-to-acid ratio. The 2012 vintage earned a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and a Silver Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, while the 2015 vintage received 89 points from Wine Enthusiast. The nose opens with ripe white peach and apricot, followed by Mandarin orange and hints of jasmine blossom, with some vintages showing yellow grapefruit pith and a subtle petrol note. The palate leads with mango and apricot, then tangy citrus peel, crisp stonefruit, green apple and fennel-like herbal notes, framed by a chalky, mineral-driven texture and bright acidity. Peach and lemon linger into a clean, moderately long finish.