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woman on wine with amy reileyI make it no secret that Riesling is one of my favorite grapes. To me, it is the one grape that can be anything your heart desires: a refreshing summer white; a rich and seductive winter wine; a sophisticated wine to serve with seafood in the raw; an oily, substantial wine to serve with wild game; something sweet to end the meal. Heck, in Michigan, there is even a growing cottage industry of Riesling sparkling wines. Call me a traditionalist, but my favorite Rieslings tend to be those Old World wines. Here are a few picks for end of summer that should serve you well through the fall. |
Leitz
2009 Eins Zwei Dry “3”
This wine is genius for the under $15 category. It is deliciously fresh with stone fruit flavors and a cleansing, acidic bite.
Meulenhof
2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
Spatlese wines are made from very ripe grapes to produce wines with fruity sweetness. This particular rendition is a standout for its silky texture and an interesting herbal note on the finish.
Brundelmayer
2009 Riesling Steinmassel
A bone dry Riesling fully of character, the wine offers a complex combination of lemon and pineapple acidity, baking spices and minerality.
Schloss Gobelsburg
2008 Riesling “Tradition”
A classic “food wine,” it offers subtle, floral aromas, faintly earthy flavors and a creamy mouthfeeel.
Geil
2009 Bechtheimer Geyersberg Riesling Spatlese
A pretty, feminine rendition of the grape, this pretty little Riesling’s sweetness is nicely balanced by an almost smoky note.
