Santa Margherita Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Santa Margherita Valdobbiadene (valdobˈbjaːdene) Prosecco Superiore, $19.99-$23.99, 91 points, was perfect as a stand-alone refreshment, and later with sauteed scallops and cheddar cheese broccoli, on this 95 degree afternoon.

The color is very light with some golden tints.
Sweet aroma of pome and hints of lemon were only slightly complimented by a medium effervescence.
A typically light and dry wine with good acidity, flavors of green apple, and hints of pear, followed through to the pleasant finish.
Though this is a nice Prosecco, the cost was a bit pricey; I'm not disappointed that I bought this wine, but as a rule, good Prosecco can be found for $8-$15. However, this wine has some gravitas when a dinner display (i.e) is to be as elegant as possible.
I tasted this Prosecco last year, but found this year's offering just a little better.
Salute ai produttori italiani!


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Annie's Lane Clare Valley 2006 Riesling

Annie's Lane Clare Valley 2006 Riesling,
 $13.59, 70 points:This wine was bought at the Wine Steward in Hampstead in February 2011 and kept in my cellar; if anyone else has had this wine please let me know how you found it! I bought the 2006 believing that it could handle the age, but ostensibly I should have bought the current release.

What I found was a lime colored wine with an aroma of shoe polish, flavor of old key lime pie; undrinkable!
After thoughts: Upon exploration into the TDN style of Riesling, I've made some notes at the end of my post here: St hallett and TDN



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IL Faggeto Prosecco

IL Faggeto Prosecco, $8.99, 90 points, was bought by Ben at the Wine Connextion in North Andover, Ma. and shared with his humble friends; thanks Ben!
The color is a transparent brass.
The aroma is near neutral.
Oh, but the bubbles were the most energized of any Posecco I've tried; those evanescent screamers were a-poppin out of the glass.
The flavor is typical Proscco, some light citrus, almost neutral, but very refreshing and non-obtrusive.
With good acidity and flavors right to the finish, this wine was "here" for only a moment.

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Foris Estate Grown Rogue Valley Oregon 2009 Gewürztraminer

Foris Estate Grown Rogue Valley Oregon 2009 Gewürztraminer, $16.19- $17.99, 90 points, was bought at Bella Vino (Now Closed).
Nearly crystal clear in color, with just a touch of lemon/lime hues.
Not nearly as aromatic as I had expected, but the sweet melon and citrus were quite nice, though some vegetal note was present.
The light body carried good acidity, was quite dry, and the bounty of nuanced flavors were satisfying.
Finished nicely with a blend of sweet melon and tart citrus.
Was an excellent accompaniment to our Chinese cuisine.
Want something different? Want a rich, not sweet, but strong enough wine that will not detract from Asian cuisine, but is subtle without being overwhelmeing? Want an impressive table presence to make 'picture perfect' your table setting? I'd try this one anytime. Not as a stand alone so much, not an aperitif kind of wine, but as an excellent white wine that competes most domestic Rieslings; in my humble opinion, this one does just fine.

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Schloss Reinhartshausen Rheingau Old Vines 2007 Riesling

Liebevolle deutscher Riesling
Schloss Reinhartshausen Rheingau Old Vines 2007 Riesling, $13.99-$23.99, 90 points, has a deep golden color, and an aroma dominated by slightly sour apples with dried herbal hints.
The texture is a bit heavier than I'm use to, but deliciously interesting, and carries complex flavor notes, of cooking spice, fig, and pome, all of which descend into the finish with hints of ginger.



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Kungfu Girl Washington State 2010 Riesling

日本料理と完璧に動作する軽いワイン。
Kungfu Girl Washington State 2010 Riesling,  $9.90-$14.00, 90 points (bought at Hannaford's super market in Londonderry), is a very high QPR white wine, an excellent value, thirst quencher, and pair-able summer white wine refreshment.
Pale lemon color, with a sweet smell of citrus and hints of tropical fruit.
The flavors mirrored the aroma with a crisp and refreshing lightness (near dry) that makes this a definite go-to white wine for almost any occasion.
Finishing fair with a hint some additional ginger made Kungfu Girl the hot wine of this hot afternoon.



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Adelsheim Willamette Valley 2010 Pinot Gris

Adelsheim Willamette Valley 2010 Pinot Gris, $15.99-$17.99, 90 points, has a very light lime color.
The aroma is a soft lemon/lime with fresh hints of sweet melon. This Pinot Gris has a light-plus body with good acidity and floral citrus flavors, marked by just the right amount of tartness, all of which is carried through a long crisp finish.
This is a nice white wine with a beautiful table-setting appearance.







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