Bllufeld Riesling and Rapidan River Blackberry

Let's get right to it and review the two wines from yesterday's tasting.  

Bluefeld 2009 Riesling is from Mosel, Germany.  A semi-dry Riesling  with a light peach aroma.  There is a nice light peach flavor and minerality.  Crisp and refreshing.  Customers enjoyed this wine and it sold very well. 

Winemaker's Notes:  Crisp and refreshing, Blufeld has aromas of citrus, peach and floral notes.  Flinty fresh fruit flavors with a juicy mid-palate, balanced acidity and sweet lingering finish.  Enjoy a glass on its own or perfectly paired with spicy Asian cuisine, mild Indian dishes, sushi, salads, light appetizers and, of course, German-style meals.  

Rapidan River Blackberry is from Prince Michel winery in Leon, Virginia.   This is a dessert wine and needs to be served slightly chilled.  It has a pleasing blackberry aroma and flavor.  However, I found the finish to have a medicinal quality.  Customers enjoyed this wine.  One customer told me she uses this to make a vinaigrette for salad.  I tried pairing this wine with both milk and dark chocolates.  It did not work as it brought out a bitterness in the wine.

Winemaker's Notes:  Blackberry at it's best! A delicious sweet wine full of ripe Blackberry fruitiness!  Serve slightly chilled with chocolate and mild cheeses.