Our Story
First released by Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon Vineyard in 1992, Pacific Rim Dry Riesling quick- ly gained a loyal following among Riesling lovers. Known for its fresh and bright characteristics, the wine was a welcome alternative to over-oaked, one-dimensional white wines. As the American palate evolved in recent years toward wines with greater complexity and crisper acidity, the popularity of Pacific Rim Dry Riesling grew.
Demand and enthusiasm for Pacific Rim Dry Riesling continued to gain momentum — and the excite- ment around the wine inspired a radical idea... the creation a winery exclusively dedicated to Riesling. In August of 2006, a small band of Bonny Doon expats moved to the Northwest from California with a common desire to craft the best Riesling in America... thus, Pacific Rim became its own winery.
At Pacific Rim, we are passionate about Riesling (in fact, nearly 90% of Pacific Rim’s production is com prised of Riesling wines); we are passionate about crafting world-class Riesling; and we are passionate about extolling the wondrous virtues of Riesling. Explore our website and — if you haven’t already had the pleasure — try our wines. If you’re not presently a Riesling zealot, we’re certain that you, too, will soon discover the marvels of our favorite variety...Riesling.