Tasting - Crane Lake Riesling

Name: Crane Lake Riesling 2017

Variety: Riesling

Region: California

Country: United States of America

Year: 2017

Price: $9

Winery Review: This light-colored wine displays aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom; flavors include green apple and peach. The finish is mildly sweet, crisp, and lingering. This wine is an excellent aperitif, yet it pairs well with a number of different foods. Try it with New England clam chowder, smoked salmon, Chinese chicken salad, roasted duck, or scallops in a cream sauce.

My Review: This wine did not smell like how it tasted. It did not have a pungent smell, but it really smelled like a makeup wipe. It is a sweet wine, but it was not overly sweet; it was only mildly sweet. It is smooth, and slightly thick in body. It tastes like peach and honeysuckle, but the aftertaste reminds me of lychee.

I tasted this wine without food.