Planning on making or ordering some Chinese food or Dim Sum to celebrate the Year of the Pig? Break open a bottle of some Asian-friendly Riesling. Riesling can run the gamut from bone dry to dessert-style. But all of them, even the sweetest styles, should have good acidity to cleanse the palate and make any residual sugar more, well, palatable. And aromas and flavors will range from apple to peach to floral.
If you select a German bottle, look for Kabinett or Spatlese for off-dry styles. My favorite American producer is Chateau St. Michelle. Their basic offering is delicious, but for a little bit more money you can enjoy the Eroica Riesling--about $17 and definitely worth it. Bonny Doon's Pacific Rim Dry Riesling is also a nice choice, as is J. Lohr.
Happy New Year!
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Riesling, one of the most misunderstood grapes by today's consumer - all because of Blue Nun, which either has no or little Riesling in it!! Recently tasted some of Terry Theise's Rieslings, and for under $20 really liked J.&H.A. Strub Niersteiner Brückchen Riesling Kabinett 2005 - got it at Pearson's in D.C., but I'm sure other retailers carry it. Goes great with Sushi!!
I totally agree that Riesling is one of the most misunderstood grapes--I am always trying to sell my clients on the fact that not all Rieslings are sweet, and that even the sweet ones aren't cloying.
Thanks for the suggestions--I'll have to give them a try!
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