Hailing from the greater Wenatchee Washington area, Saint Laurent winery makes a big deal of owning its own fruit which in this day and age can be a good thing. While it’s clearly not a guarantee of great wine it can help and it certainly hasn’t hurt the flavor of the 2009 Riesling.
Its winemaker, Craig, has a good pedigree and has worked with some of the better winemakers in Washington State, including the infamous Charlie Hoppes.
Technical Data:
- Estate Vineyards Riesling, from Malaga Vineyards
- R. S. 2.4%
- Alcohol 11.7
- Bottled March2010
- Cases 400
- Price: $12
Nose: Stone fruit – peaches, apples and a hint of pear that I pick up right off the bat. I’m also getting some nice minerality and a bit of ivory soap.
Taste: Apricots, green apples and bosch pears flood the initial attack with a nice group of back-up singers in the form of peach-skins, blue-stone and something tastes like Tide laundry detergent smells. Good crisp finish that brings out some good acidity and structure – would be an easy pairing with seafood ceviche, scallops or even some lightly-spiced thai-foods and sushi.
A solid effort for $12 and frankly one that should be a no-brainer, go-to everyday Riesling.
W.E.P. Rating: 110%
On the web: www.saintlaurent.net
