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Fetzer Riesling 2006

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Fetzer Riesling

Rating:3.5 Stars
Winery:Fetzer Vineyards
Vintage:2006
Varietal:Riesling
Country:USA
Region:California
Retail Price:12.99 USD
Alcohol:9.88%

I have had this wine several times mostly with pork or chicken dishes. It is a very light fruity wine with aromas of peach and green apple The wine is well balanced, crisp and refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that lingers in the most pleasant way. I decided to review the wine after having it with Turkey Breast Roast glazed with Apricot Preserve and Dijon Mustard Sauce and Sweet Potatoes. This is what we had for dinner Christmas day and thought we should give a nod to Fetzer and their Rissling. I will review their Gewürztraminer in another post as it is one of my favorites too.

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Blue River Riesling 2006

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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.

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