Pacific Rim Organic: Sweet New World Goodness
Yesterday I mentioned the International Riesling Foundations's Riesling Taste Profile. One of the biggest proponents of this sliding scale of sweetness is Pacific Rim, and the wine I've chosen for today's review is their 2009 organic Riesling.
The Label
"Our Riesling displays aromas of jasmine and citrus. The subtly sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity. We've crafted a wine to pair with the foods that today's wine lovers place on their dinner tables. Our Riesling beautifully complements all manner of Asian cuisines, spicy fare and flavorful, fresh, local foods."
My Thoughts
With the earthy, gray colors of the wine's packaging, you'd expect to get lots of minerality--that is, it tastes like rocks and even dirt in a good sort of way. But minerality is far from what you get here. New World aromas of green apple and citrus abound, accompanied by flowery overtones for a pleasant, sweet finish.
According to the label, this Riesling's taste profile lies somewhere between medium dry and medium sweet. That sounds about right to me, and the sweetness was a welcome antidote to the spicy red pepper sausage we enjoyed for supper. On its own, I would find this a little too sweet, but I have a low tolerance for sweetness and many might find it a pleasant aperitif.
Retailing at $12.99, I'd give this wine a 7 rating, which gets bumped to an 8 because it's organic. That results in a value of 0.61. Compare this to other reviews here.
Other Reviews
About Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim is a well-known Riesling producer, and you'll notice their devotion to the grape as soon as you visit their website, www.rieslingrules.com. They make 10 kinds of Rieslings (including a sparkling one which I'm dying to try). For a history of the company, including its launch by Randall Grahm in 1992, visit the about section of their website.
