Val's - Washington, D.C.
Tasted Monday, May 16, 2011 by isaacjamesbaker with 376 views
My girlfriend's heritage is Alsatian. So, her parents were in town, and I thought I'd throw a little wine party. They've all traveled extensively through Germany and Alsacce, and had developed a general appreciation for gewurztraminer and riesling, her father most of all. So I figured I'd pour some wines from that region and do a bit of an educational tasting. It was a great idea for wine beginners, as it really helped a lot of people realize what they like and don't like in a white wine.
2009 Williamsburg Winery Riesling Governor's White 81 Points
USA, Virginia
opening white. the nose has the sweet aromas of a hybrid grape lilke vidal blanc or something. melons and white peach. good acid to balance out the sweet white peach and green grape flavors. i poured this because the tasting was planned for people who didn't have much experience with wine, and this proved to be a crowd-pleaser.
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2010 Aveleda Alvarinho 85 Points
Portugal, Minho, Vinho Regional Minho
this wine smells like honeydew melon covered in dried hay. the palate is zingy. tastes exactly like a grapefruit rind, with even some of that bitterness. i was surprised, but a lot of people like this wine for its acid and freshness. it's good, but just not enough weight for me.
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