Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2013 Ryan’s Riesling, Columbia Valley, $12
Best Buy! Evergreen Vineyard, perhaps Washington state’s top site for Riesling, contributes mightily to this floral and tropical bottling that’s just a touch off-dry at 2% residual sugar. There is a theme of Juicy Fruit gum, apple blossom, lime and lemon both in the nose. Between the gums, it leads with apricot and piña colada flavors, backed by a pleasing spritz to the orange acidity and a hint of honeysuckle in the finish. Enjoy with spicy Asian or Mexican fare.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 3,500 cases
Alcohol: 12%
Sheila Nicholas says
Just one from Oregon? Over 40 of us recently conducted a technical tasting of pre-bottled 2014 Oregon Rieslings with exciting results. SmackDown?
Eric Degerman says
Greetings Sheila,
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Actually, there are three 2013 Rieslings from Oregon in that slideshow — South Stage Cellars, Willamette Valley Vineyards and Mt. Hood Winery. We’re looking forward to seeing the Rieslings coming out of Oregon from the 2014 vintage.