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| 75 | | | 93 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Riesling is one of the greatest of the noble varieties. In the 19th century, it cost more to drink a Riesling than a Bordeaux. Several wars later, Riesling is on a comeback. Winemakers love Riesling. The grape will do anything from dry to sweet, luscious dessert wines and from still to sparkling. Dry Riesling is a revelation to wine enthusiasts who hold to the notion that Riesling only is sweet. 'Trocken" and "halb-trocken" Rieslings, dry and half-dry as they're designated in German,.are extraordinary food wines, capable of pairing even with some meat dishes. Down Under can do lovely Riesling, and New Zealand is no exception. This one is exciting and complex from nose to finish. It opens with considerable "wow" factor and complex, mineral-rich aromas backed up by nectarine and lime. Petrol notes emerge in the aromas, then the palate delivers citrus/lime/nectarine fruit leading to a dry, long finish. Serve cool, about 65ºF/17ºC in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses. Food pairings are legion: Asian dishes that don't have hefty spice (remember this one is dry); chicken-fried pork cutlet; pork steak with mustard cream sauce, apples and onions sautéed; fish fillets oven baked in beer, mustard-influenced Béchamel (white) sauce; chicken in cream sauce; crab cakes; soft-shell crab tempura style; grilled chicken-apple sausage, roast turkey or Cornish hen with apple/cornbread stuffing.
Georgia Distributor:
Quality Wine & Spirits | 11/01/2008 |
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