Year: 2016
Producer: A to Z
Region: Rogue Valley, Oregon
Grape(s): Riesling
Alcohol: 12%
Body: Medium
Dry/Sweet: Semi-Sweet
Tasting Notes: Spring flowers, peach, nectarine, lychee, lemon
Pairings: Indian, Moroccan, summer picnics.
Price (approximately): $14
My Musings:
I love Riesling. So much so that I have consecutive Costco Corner postings on the subject. Apologies for the duplicity.
Wonderfully aromatic wine with notes of spring flowers, white peach, nectarine, subtle lychee, honeysuckle and lemon. The lychee becomes more prominent on the palate, with ripe stone fruit, citrus and a pleasant, honeyed sweetness.
There is tremendous versatility and pairing potential. Great for dishes that are spicy and complex, such as Indian, Asian, Moroccan. My latest pairing was Indian dishes of chana masala, eggplant tikka masala and saag. The sweetness of the wine paired wonderfully with the spice and flavor profiles of the cuisine. Also reminiscent of spring and summer picnics with youthful, fresh elements. Toss in the picnic basket or just sip on a warm afternoon.
A portion of the sale from each bottle supports bee health research. So drink, be merry, and simultaneously save the bees!
Cheers!