Willamette Valley Riesling 2007 – $12

I heard some good reviews about this wine, so I thought it would be a perfect bottle
to bring to a BBQ to start things off. It turns out that all the hype was not just hype, this wine proved to be an excellent choice… if you are into an off-dry, medium sweet style of wine. There is a time an place for everything, and the time and place for this Riesling is Now!

The riesling is from Oregon’s well know Pinot Noir area, and is not surprisingly a very good bottle of wine. Refreshing aromas of citrus, peach, and pear are reminiscent of a typical German style riesling. The first sip keeps you coming back for more with a medium sweet, medium body texture on the front and mid palate, and a very clean, and surprisingly dryer, crisp finish on the back of the tongue. Not overly sweet, but also not for the “I only drink DRY wine” drinker.

At $11-$12 a bottle I think this is a great value, and a great summer white to drink as an aperetif, with grilled vegetables, a spicy thai dish, or even a lightly sweet dessert like flan. Enjoy now, or hold on to the bottle for a couple of years. I think it could develop slightly with a year or 2 of bottle age, but it is drinking perfectly Now!

Published by Sean Antoniello - DJ Sweets Entertainment - Notable Wine

As a professional DJ for over 18 years, and Wine Professional for over 7 years I want to share my passions for wine and music with you on my blog Notable Wine. Wine Parties. Wine Tastings. Wine Education. My main goal is to teach you about wine in a fun, unpretentious way so that you can find great quality wines at all price levels, even under $20 and under $15!! @NotableWine.com DJ. MC. Entertainer. @DJSweets.com Having fun is what I do for a living, let me help you have an amazing time at your Wedding! My main focus is on making your wedding day a work of art, so you and your guests have the time of your life!

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