November 6, 2007
Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
Bonny Doon Vineyard Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, CA
I’m always looking to try something new, so when I came across this eye-catching bottle I had to get it. This was my first Riesling. American Rieslings are hard to find, and even though Bonny Doon is a California vineyard, they blend grapes from Washington state and Mosel, Germany to make this wine. The results are fantastic! — tart, tangy, crisp and refreshing, a big white that wont wilt when paired with flavorful foods. And unlike so many lesser whites, it manages to be crisp and tart without overwhelming acidity. It’s a terrific wine and a refreshing change from the ordinary.
December 9th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
[…] a white with a faint floral nose. Sort of like a Pinot Grigio on steroids. It reminded me of the Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Dry Riesling I recently tried, though it doesn’t quite attain the level of complexity that the Riesling […]