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In a world filled with doubt, Cristian Urbina is a believer.
The head sommelier at The Dabney in Washington, D.C. is perfectly aware that a lot of people in the United States have k...
The narrative presents a compelling case for the resurgence of off-dry Riesling, framing it as a natural evolution in wine culture driven by generational shifts and culinary trends. The strongest version of this argument highlights the wine’s versatility, affordability, and alignment with younger consumers’ preferences, while acknowledging the lingering stigma from past associations with cloying sweetness. The piece effectively steelmans the perspective of sommeliers and industry experts, who se...