Hogue Riesling
Washington Riesling, cold fermented, sold in Commack since the start.
The story behind Hogue
Mike Hogue planted Riesling on his family's farm in Prosser, Washington in 1974 and founded Hogue Cellars in 1982, with his brother Gary joining soon after. The fruit comes from the Columbia Valley AVA in eastern Washington, where warm days and cool nights keep acidity intact. Grapes are picked at night to hold the aromatics, then fermented cold in stainless steel with no oak at all.
Hogue built its reputation on that clean, unwooded style and was an early adopter of screw caps, which keeps the wine fresh and sidesteps cork taint. Ackley Brands bought the winery from E. & J. Gallo in April 2024. We have poured these Rieslings for Long Island customers for years, and the value has not moved.
Explore the Hogue range
Two Riesling styles, one grape. The off-dry bottling covers the table; the late harvest covers dessert and blue cheese.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogue Late Harvest Riesling 750mL | Late harvest sweet Riesling | 25.0 (12.5% ABV) | Honeyed peach, apricot, sweet citrus; chill hard before pouring |
| Hogue Johannisberg Riesling 750mL | Off-dry Riesling | 24.8 to 25.2 (12.4 to 12.6% ABV) | Green apple, lime zest, slate; stainless steel, no oak |
| Hogue Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine | Not verified | Dark cherry, cocoa, firm tannin; Columbia Valley fruit |
| Hogue Wahluke Slope Merlot 750mL | Red wine | Not verified | Plum, dried herb, soft finish; single slope sourcing |
Which Hogue is right for you?
Hogue Late Harvest Riesling runs $10.99 for a 750mL bottle, and the Johannisberg Riesling sits at $8.99 when we have it. Both land in the value tier the brand is known for, roughly $9 to $14 depending on the expression, so you can keep a bottle cold without thinking hard about it. Stock on the Johannisberg rotates, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over. Buy Hogue Riesling online and we will have it ready at the curb.
Residual sugar and cold temperature tame chili heat in Thai and Indian dishes.
Sweet style at $10.99 pours well with fruit tarts and blue cheese.
Screw cap, value price, no oak, and it holds in the fridge for days.
Hogue cocktails and pairings
Serve Hogue Riesling well chilled, 43 to 50 degrees, in a narrow white wine glass. The sweet bottling wants the colder end.