This is a wine that smells like nectar from honeysuckle blossoms poured over candied apples. It smells like marmelaide zested with lemon peel. It smells sweet and sticky, yet it isn't full of flabby, syrupy mediocrity like so many Rieslings that have a fair amount of residual sugar left in them. There is a pop of acidity that balances the body of this wine, and even some effervescence that tingles your tongue and releases pear, apricot, and green apple flavors. If you are the type of wine drinker that avoids Riesling on account of sweetness, do not give up on this wine before you try it. If you like Gewurtztraminer or Moscato, then go find a bottle of this harvest-select treat right away. I give this bottle a B+ and recommend it highly as its price tag will be just over $10 in most stores. Pairing this wine might lead your ideas toward desert, which would be delicous (I'm thinking peach cobbler, apple tart, vanilla ice cream, whatever...), but try this wine with a salad: baby spinach or mesclun greens, slices of ripe pear or apple (or both), toasted almonds and crumbles of salty gorgonzola... finish it all with a honey vinagrette and this duo will be an experience you'll never forget. Comments Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Leave a Reply | AuthorWith a little traveling, a bit of time, and an infinite amount of curiosity, I will explore the countless flavors life has to offer. ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll |