Tasting- Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Name:  Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling

Variety:  Riesling Grapes

Country of Origin:  United States 

Region of Origin:  Columbia Valley, Washington

Vintage Year:  2022

Price: $11.57

Critics Review:

"Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling is a luscious expression of Washington State's Columbia Valley. It opens with inviting aromas of ripe apricot and a touch of honey. On the palate, it bursts forth with flavors of sweet nectarine and a hint of floral sweetness. The wine's balanced sweetness is complemented by vibrant acidity, culminating in a bright, lively finish. This sweet Riesling is a delightful choice for those seeking a touch of sweetness in their wine."- Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling (750 ml) (buywinesonline.com)

 Wine Folly:

Page 158: 

    Riesling in general- Mentions that Riesling wines can range from dry to sweet, so I definitely landed on the sweeter end of that spectrum with this wine.  It also mentions that Rieslings pair great with spicy Indian and Asian cuisines so even though I did not pair this wine with food this time, this is something to keep in mind for the future.  

Page 159:

    This page focuses more on the actual flavors that are expressed in the wine.  The book mentions green apple, lime, and bees' wax.  Mentioned on the next page is a chart showing the different flavors and fruits that can be expressed through a Riesling and it really is insane the range this wine has.  It mentions that among tropical fruits, pineapple is one that can be tasted.  

My Personal Review:

    As I mentioned in my first blog, I am very new to wine, and it is not necessarily my favorite.  But this wine was awesome.  This was my first time going through the process of actually swirling and smelling the wine, and one of the first things I picked up on was how much it smelled like apple, so it was really cool to see that mentioned in the text.  It was very sweet, but I did not feel like it was overpowering.  Before drinking I chilled in the refrigerator which definitely made it extremely refreshing.  I would definitely drink this wine again.  I did not pair this wine with any foods, but it mentioned in the text it pairs well with spicy Asian and Indian cuisine, so next time I have this wine I need to try pairing it.