| Rating: | 3 Stars |
| Winery: | Blue River Imports |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Varietal: | Riesling |
| Country: | Germany |
| Region: | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Retail Price: | 8.99 USD |
| Alcohol: | 9.5% |
We prepared apricot poppy seed chicken with dill potatoes and opened a bottle of Blue River Riesling.
The Blue River Riesling has an alcohol content of 9.5% which in my opinion makes it a very light wine.
Inspecting the bottle, it reminds me of a Grey Goose Vodka bottle with frosted glass and a clear center with a colorful graphic in the background.
The wine is a clear blond color and fades on the edge of the wine glass. I asked Lucinda to take a sip and tell me what she tasted. She took a drink, paused, and described pear, peach, citrus, and a slight carbonation/effervescence. Wow, it was almost like she was reading the back of the bottle. I took a sip and was surprised to find hints of green apple mixed in with the peach and pear flavors of this mild wine. The wine had a pear/apple/peach aroma to match the taste.
The low alcohol content I believe contributed to the light short finish on the pallet. We found it to be a fun wine when paired with the right meal, or a fun wine just by itself. It was very light and refreshing and would make a great summer wine.
We purchased the wine at Sams Club for around 15 bucks.
Overall, we gave the wine a 3 out of 5.
