Don’t be chicken; try riesling – Chicago Tribune

Brian — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:51:36 +0000

Riesling is one of the most versatile food wines ever created, the pros all agree. You can pour it with everything from Thai green curry chicken to trout in a French mushroom cream sauce. But the American public has largely raised its communal nose at the variety, going instead for chardonnays, sauvignon blancs and pinot grigios.

2007 Pacific Rim Wallula Vineyard, Columbia Valley: This biodynamic wine was a winner on its own and paired with chicken. The nose is like tropical flowers plushed with mango. The flavor is lively, with notes of pear and apple. Subtle honey accent is balanced by good acidity. The food-wine pairing is energetic; each is enhanced. ✭✭✭ $19

Chicago Tribune

Wines of the World: Noble Riesling has a renaissance – Fort Worth Business Press

Brian — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:48:56 +0000

At Pacific Rim in Washington’s Columbia Valley, Riesling rules. Ninety percent of their 150,000 annual case production is Riesling. Smart marketing has built a campaign with three Rieslings to cover the market with at least one for everyone’s taste. And they are all $10 a bottle! For a gathering, buy all three. We can guarantee that there will be something to please everyone.

Fort Worth Business Press

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Don’t be chicken; try riesling – Chicago Tribune

Wines of the World: Noble Riesling has a renaissance – Fort Worth Business Press