Sunday, January 31, 2010

BUY THIS WINE


When I think of a great Riesling I usually think of Germany. It think of the region of Mosel. I think of a delicate balance of sweet and acid. Well chilled so that each taste as the wine metamorphoses its way to room temperature provides different flavors. A great wine, a great Riesling, should hit you with a bit of honey, sweet apple and meyer lemon. Though somewhat aromatic it should not attack your nostrils with flowers if but a wiff of petrol. Expressing peach, pear, orange in the middle and when the glass having warmed reaches room temp produces a white pepper and orange zest. Yes these are the characteristics of a great wine.

I have tasted a number Rieslings, I have learned what I like, and I like Zach Bergweiler-Prum Erben 2007 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese. That was a mouthful but oh how your mouth will thank you when you drink this amazing wine. Best of all I found this at Costco for $18!

I would pair this wine with spicy dishes or those that emphasize leafy green veggies. I have even heard talk of pairing such a wine with Taco Bell (but you didn't hear that here).