Riesling is a wonderful white wine that deserves more attention than it gets. I think part of reason for its lack of attention is that some Rieslings are honey sweet, which is fine for a dessert wine but not necessarily great with entrees. Although there are a couple of off-dry Rieslings that I dearly love, I have to say that I’m particularly enamored of dry Rieslings which have very little residual sugar and give the impression of a dry wine. Since meals here at home consist of a lot of garlic and spice with lighter meats, I like a dry Riesling because it holds up exceptionally well against those strong, intense flavors.
This week, I tried Selbach’s Dry Riesling 2004 which sells for around $9-$10. This pale, straw yellow wine is wonderfully refreshing, crisp, and clean. Aromas of apple and citrus are mellow, but the tart flavors of green, Granny Smith-type apples and lemon, explode in your mouth. Bright acidity and a medium-length, spicy finish make this a wonderful wine to serve with your lighter and/or spicier dishes, fish, or garden salads.
This Riesling is a great addition to anyone’s cellar—or stash, whatever you call your own collection. Try it sometime this summer when your want to reach for that Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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