I keep asking Kathy if these Rieslings are better than the New York Rieslings. She doesn’t answer. However she usually doesn’t dump the tasting in a dump bucket. So I’ll take this as a sign of a good Riesling.

Bel Lago’s Riesling was a light yellow color. The aroma had mineral and floral hints. the taste featured different yellow stone fruits. There was a long fruit aftertaste. Chateau Fontaine’s White Riesling was clear with a light yellow hue. There was a slight aroma of peach with mineral nuances. The peach was complimented by the crisp fruity finish. Good Harbor Vineyards also made a peach-like Riesling. there were layers on the taste including peach and pineapple. Today we continued to taste Rieslings at wineries on Leelanau Peninsula. Longview Winery’s Dry Riesling had a floral and tropical fruit aroma. The creamy taste offered tropical fruit, citrus and a hint of rose petals. The finish was crisp and fruity.

Our travels took us to Traverse City where we visited Left Foot Charley. The 2009 Dry Riesling was made from grapes sourced from Old Mission Peninsula. The wine had a floral and tropical fruit aroma. It had a tropical fruit taste with a twist of lemon. The finish was crisp and fruity.

So which wine region makes the best Riesling? What do you think?

Cheers,
Terry