riesling
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The blend: 100 % Riesling
Why you should buy it: Hugel is a prestige wine at a rank and file price
What it tastes like: A very fruity, floral wine that finishes clean. Which raises an interesting question — if a wine finishes dirty, does that mean it’s not the sort of wine you’d ever bring home to mom?
What to serve it with: Sautéed scallops and grilled asparagus, Asian cuisine as well
Say this and sound smart: Riesling planting in France’s Alsace region dates back to 1477, the same year as the effeminately appelled Battle of Nancy
The price: $20
The blend: 95% merlot, 5% cabernet franc
Why you should buy it: Because, believe it or not, there are a number of stellar, and yet affordable wines from Bordeaux. This is one of them, from one of the great Bordeaux vintages of the past hundred years.
What it tastes like: I picked up hints of cherry, and hints of truffle. A strange combo to be sure, but one that really dazzles the palate
What to serve it with: Chicken. And yes, I realize this is a red wine, but trust me, it rocks with chicken.
Say this and sound smart: What’s another word for ‘thesaurus’?
The price: $23
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