A Wine for Simpler Times
I tend to avoid sweet wines.
Somewhere I picked up the idea that sweeter wines are less sophisticated than a dry white or rich red. Plus, I worry that they’ll remind me too much of those peach Bartles & James wine coolers I used to drink my freshman year of college (sorry, Mom).
Time to face my fear and pick up a bottle of Riesling.
It seems that as far as white wines go, Rieslings are right up there in importance with your Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. Typically, they come from Germany, but the U.S. has its fair share of producers, too. California Rieslings tend to be less sweet than their German counterparts, and this bottle from Monterey is no exception. It wasn’t too sugary, but just sweet enough. Crisp, and slightly tart like a green apple.
Relaxing with a casual grilled hamburger and salty French fries on a balmy summer evening, I sipped my Riesling and thought about how this wine reminded me of simpler days. Easy, refreshing, unpretentious.
Hope it does the same for you.
| The Juicy Wine Details Bottle Loredona Year 2007 Grape Riesling Region Monterey, California Price ~$10.00 Shop Cost Plus World Market |
Diane Timba
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