About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Monday, March 7, 2011

February Rieslings: Two Vines and Extrem

I tend to gravitate toward Rieslings. I suppose it is the surprise that comes with such a variable grape. Rieslings range from sweet desert wines when made from late harvest to semi-sweet to dry. Two Rieslings were consumed at the February 9, 2011 tasting-Two Vines from Columbia Valley and Extrem from the Alsace region of France.

The Columbia valley Riesling is a little sweeter of a Riesling, sweeter than that of a typical Mosel-Germany regional wine. I found it to be very laid back in flavor.

The Extrem Riesling on the other hand was a little extreme for my taste (pun intended). It was well to the right on the scale of dryness and exhibited scents of petroleum. Yup petroleum. In my limit knowledge of Rieslings this petrol aroma is a signature to a high quality wine. If you like drier Rieslings check it out and comment what you think.

Kind of wine: Riesling
Producer/Importer: Two Vines
Region: Columbia Valley
Vintage: 2008
Price:
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): light golden
Smell (bouquet, aroma): green apples and citrus
Taste (acidity, balance, body): light and sweet with modest acidity. Sort of laid back on fullness.
Bottle presentation: Simple soft tone vines-earthy feel
Label description:
“This delicate Riesling offers aromas of peach blossoms and green apples.
Flavors of apple, pear and citrus rest against a lean frame and finish with
clean, crisp acidity on the palate.”
Comparisons: A little sweeter than Rieslings from the Mosel region of Germany.
Overall rating (1-10): 6
Date consumed: February 9, 2011
Comments:


Kind of wine: Riesling
Producer/Importer: Pierre Sparr Extrem
Region: France-Alsace
Vintage: 2006
Price: $14.99
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): light golden
Smell (bouquet, aroma): petrol aroma
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Dry almost petrol in taste
Bottle presentation: Simple modern label black with lime green and white text.
Label description:
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 1
Date consumed: February 9, 2011
Comments: The petrol notes are often signatures of higher quality wines, but are not pleasing to my palate. Hence my rating of a 1. If you like drier Rieslings it might be worth it to try this one on your own. I'd be interested to hear your comments.
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