About the Wine: Winemakers occasionally get together to produce collaborations, wines of superior quality to the ones they make independently. Eroica is a collaboration of Dr. Loosen, a noted German winemaker, and Chateau St. Michelle, one of the better American Riesling makers.
About THIS Wine: Eroica is straw colored and slightly luminous in the glass, essentially possessing the ideal visual qualities for most whites. The nose is heavy with orange and tangerine with notes of lemon and mango. The flavors carry through on the palate with additional, subtle hints of grapefruit. A mild tartness balances the finish.
Drinking This Wine: The pleasant balance makes this a good sipping wine. It would also pair well with spicy food, especially bratwurst or other spiced sausage.
Overall Impression: Twenty dollars is more than I generally want to part with for a bottle of wine. But for the experience of the taste and flavor of Riesling without the cloying sweetness I would say this wine is worth the price.
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