This blog is only updated during the Summer when I prefer to drink wine and discover new Vinters, Varietals, and Vineyards. However, from time to time throughout the year you may find a rouge post here and there. Please remember, that I am an amateur wine drinker, so my notes and observations on the blog are my own personal inexperienced notes. As I grow and develop my pallet, I hope that my notes and annotations will develop and refine as well. Until then, enjoy my blog and my adventures.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Uncorking Columbia River Landing 2013 Riesling

 This weeks wine is Columbia River Landing's 2013 Riesling. I found very little to no information about this maker. I did find out however, that it was launched in Trader Joe's on March 2015.
With many things from TJ's I am finding that it is hit and miss with their wines.

My Notes: Peach, Blackberries, mildly peppery, medium high tannin, medium bodied,  medium acidity. Back of mouth, tart, sweet, crisp, tangy, sharp, fresh, meaty after taste on finish.

When I got it home and went to open it, I noticed a little 'floater' in it. It was a piece of the cork. Now from what I have heard the cork can give the wine a sour off putting taste.

I have based my notes above based on the current taste and may give this wine a second chance. However, that being said. I found it to be a bit bitter and not sweet as other Rieslings I have tried.



Still even though it wasn't as sweet and a bit more bitter than as I had hoped for, it was still a nice way to finish the night. 

~Cheers


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