Wine Tasting (Week 8)

Howdy Y'all once again. Sorry about the gap in posts recently, you know how life can be, but don't worry because now have I got something for you. The past two weeks I spent some time experimenting with wines on the cheaper end of the spectrum, just to see what they have to offer, and I think I made some good finds. This week I'll be covering Fünf's Riesling and Ruffino's sparkling Rose.

I suppose I'll actually start with the Ruffino just to get it out of the way. This was probably the only disappointing wine that I had of the lot, despite being the most expensive. At close to $10 a bottle, it promised "red berries and white fruits" and "notes of strawberry and slight hints of rose petals," and I suppose it delivered on those promises, but only technically. I got all of those things, but only the slightest hints of each, like it was the Le Croix of wines. Ultimately, I don't suppose I hated it, but I definitely won't be buying this wine again.

The Riesling Fünf on the other hand was well worth the cost. At only $5 a bottle, it wasn't anything special, but it was a perfectly acceptable Riesling. It was described as having "Asian pear and red-apple flavors" with a "lemon-lime acidity," which for the most part is accurate. I also picked up on something slightly earthy or herbal that gave a nice layer of complexity to it. Overall, its acidity may be a little overpowering, but its not too big of a problem. For the most part, it is just a solid middle of the road Riesling for fairly cheap, which is definitely worth recognizing.

Wines Reviewed:

Ruffino Sparkling Rose: https://www.ruffino.com/us/our-wines/sparkling/sparkling-rose/

Fünf Riesling: https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schmitt-sohne-nv-funf-5-riesling-germany/

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