White Pine Dry Riesling
Southwestern Michigan (St. Joseph)
Riesling (white)
2010
88 pts
$14.99
If I hadn't tasted it myself--twice, to be sure--I wouldn't have believed it: a crisp, refreshing, outstanding dry Riesling from grapes grown in southwestern Michigan. Produced by White Pine Winery--which maintains a storefront tasting room in the popular (though still charming) summer resort town of St. Joseph, Michigan--the 2010 Dry Riesling is an attractive pale straw color, offering a bouquet of peach and pear and a luscious mouth feel. While the initial attack is full of fresh apples, the taste profile also includes peach fuzz, pear, and even steely minerals.I also get a hint of flower petal on the back end. But while the beautiful color, multidimensional taste profile, and rich mouth feel are clear winners, the length is a letdown, with little staying power. But what there is, is delicious--and wonderful with appetizers or a light meal. This is a fantastic summer sipping wine from right here in the great Middle West, at just about fifteen bucks, a wine where you can clearly say YES! to Michigan.
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