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!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Flip Flops Riesling


Flip Flop Riesling was a flop in our book.  It started out very sweet but burned like cheap alcohol.  We didn’t reach any of the flavors described by the wine’s label.  As fun as this label maybe, we think we will leave this one at the store rather than take it to the beach. Which is unfortunate because with each Flip Flop wine bottle purchased someone in need is receiving a pair of flip flops through the Soles4Sols international shoe charity.

Varietal:  Riesling     
Producer/Importer:  Flip Flop         
Region: Washington
Vintage: 2010
Price:
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): nearly colorless
 Smell (bouquet, aroma):sugar
Taste (acidity, balance, body): burns like a cheap alcohol, starts sugary sweet
Bottle presentation: fun beachy look
Label description:Medium-bodied, complex Riesling with peach, apricot and melon which leads to a satisfying, smooth finish. Tropical notes and sweet aromas pair well with tofu stir-fry, shredded pork tacos and sashimi. Serve chilled now or store away from direct sunlight for up to 1 year after purchase.”
Overall rating (1-10): 5
Date consumed: April 11, 2012
Comments: 12.0% Abv. Totally flops

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