About the Wine: Riesling is the sweetest of the noble grapes. It is traditionally grown in Germany but good representations of the grape can be found in Canada, New York, Missouri, and Oregon, to name a few. While excellent sweet wine can be made from Riesling, many wine makers prefer dryer interpretations and it is not at all uncommon to see Riesling makers produce multiple lines with varying levels of sweetness.
About THIS Wine: Firesteed is light and luminous in the glass. The nose is crisp and has a lot of citrus, reminiscent of a good Sauvignon Blanc.The palate is very crisp with strong citrus and is not sweet at all, though neither is it especially dry. The flavor is sharp and bold. The finish is very light.
Drinking This Wine: It is a perfect compliment to spicy food such as Indian or Thai. It also makes a nice sipping wine for warm weather.
Overall Impression: This is not a wine for the connoisseur. It lacks complexity and the finish is light for the body. But it is very pleasant and easy to drink. For those with more plebeian tastes (and I cheerfully include myself in that group) it is a good value.
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