Monday, 07 April 2008

  • Mexican Wine? YUP!

    Wow, it's been a while since I last updated this blog... I have to get back on track!  And what better wine to start again with than a gift I got from my sister and brother-in-law when they went to Mexico?

    I got a Castillo del Rhin Riesling, non-vintage.  I was a bit concerned at first for a number of reasons.  To my knowledge, the Mexican wine growing region is similar to Napa or Sonoma counties.  Baja California, Mexico's premier wine region, doesn't strike me as a cool enough place to grow Riesling, which tends to prefer cooler climates like in Ontario, Germany, or the Alsace region of France.  Another reason for my concern was the fact that it was non-vintage.  Being the wine snob that I am, the only non-vintage wine that I drink without any issue is sparkling wine, most notably Champagne. 

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    However, much to my surprise, it was quite a pleasant wine.  First, it was off-dry so the slight sweetness appealed to my palate.  Second, the wine had some of the acidity that I associate with Riesling.  However, it wasn't enough for me, especially given the level of residual sugar in it.  I like the sweet and sour to be balanced.  The colour was very pale and light.  More so than a typical Riesling, but nothing to be alarmed about.  The aromas were more tropical than a typical Riesling too, with pineapple mixed in with peaches and lemons.

    Overall I'd give this wine a B- because  I wouldn't run out and buy it, but I definitely wouldn't be upset if someone served it to me.  I think it would be a great wine to just sit around and enjoy on a warm day on the patio. 

    Thanks to Sonia & Oscar for bringing this wine to me all the way from Mexico.  With love! 

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