Tasting - Mirassou Riesling

Mirrassou
Riesling
California
2012
$10

• By Richard Jennings
  6/26/201387 points

  (Mirassou Vineyards Riesling California) Light yellow color with SO2 bubbles initially; appealing, tart peach, tart pear nose; juicy, ripe peach, ripe pear palate with good acidity; medium finish (12% alcohol; SRP $12; good value; sample provided by winery)

My Review:

This Riesling has a very light golden color, with a medium to high viscosity. On the nose, I get a slight earthiness, fresh cut grass, and very pleasant pineapple and papaya. On the first taste, I get a lot of honey and a hint of citrus, with a full and creamy texture. It is hot on the finish with a hint of tropical fruit. Overall this wine is sweet, yet light and crisp but is not very forward on the fruit. My family tried the wine and picked up on other flavors such as straw and lemon peel. The consensus was that it is overall a very drinkable and smooth wine, without much complexity.