Van Westen Vineyards

Viscous Riesling

9.01 ratings
-no pro ratings
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Steven Beishuizen

Not sure of the wisdom calling this one Viscous. Is high viscosity really a goal here? Are they running out of 'v' words? Is it meant to evoke thoughts of petroleum that could be a tasting note in riesling? Anyway, I didn't pick up petroleum notes in this one, but it's a pleasant riesling nonetheless. Limey to be sure, and as it says on the bottle, a "zippy finish". This is a thirst quencher that's all about balance. The style may be a touch off-dry, but only a touch. Well made! A Naramata riesling!

Not sure of the wisdom calling this one Viscous. Is high viscosity really a goal here? Are they running out of 'v' words? Is it meant to evoke thoughts of petroleum that could be a tasting note in riesling? Anyway, I didn't pick up petroleum notes in this one, but it's a pleasant riesling nonetheless. Limey to be sure, and as it says on the bottle, a "zippy finish". This is a thirst quencher that's all about balance. The style may be a touch off-dry, but only a touch. Well made! A Naramata riesling!

Oct 25th, 2019