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July 01, 2008
2007 Pölka Dot Riesling Unveale by Gallo
E&J Gallo Winery, has unveiled the 2007 edition of its Pölka dot Riesling wines. It will be the second year of production for the Pölka dots, which were launched in June 2007. The wines’ Riesling grapes originate in the Pfalz region of Germany and have been transformed into two offerings: Medium Sweet and Medium Dry.
Gallo has produced roughly 120,000 cases of the The 2007 Medium Sweet, which is a 10.7% abv product, and 30,000 cases of the 12% abv Medium Dry. Both wines will retail for around $12 per 750-ml. and are packaged in screw top bottles, allowing Gallo to present customers a premium wine with a casual attitude.
Boosted by the success of Rieslings such as Impact “Hot Brand” Relax Riesling by Schmitt Söehne, the varietal has been enjoying phenomenal growth in the U.S., having nearly doubled in sales over the past two years.
Source: “Gallo Unveals 2007 Pölka Dot Riesling,” Curtiss Gibson, Wine Spectator, July 01, 2008
Posted by fortna at July 1, 2008 09:48 PM
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