November 7, 2017
This wine is a very clear pale yellow color with a few happy bubbles once the screw cap is taken off and the wine meets the glass. There are slight notes of sweet fruit on the front of the tongue. There is no burn on the tongue, roof of mouth or back of the throat. I liked the 2013 version and have no complaints with this one either, other than it’s a touch too sweet for me.
Paired with a Trader Joe’s Balti Curry pie, it went well. The sweetness helping to balance out the curry. While an unusual pairing, the wine is probably better by itself as a sipping or party wine. The wine is fine at room temperature, but a slight chill makes it a bit better. This is advertised as an 88 point wine. While some might argue rating points, no one can argue the price and the value that represents. Price $4.99.
I had this at the same time as a 2016 Crystal Creek Riesling also from ALDI. As neither was my cup of tea, what I did was “blend” them in the glass. The sweetness of this wine helped balance the negative burn from the Crystal Creek. The sum was better than the parts. Forced with making a selection, I’d pick this over the Crystal Creek.
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