Unexpected. We like finding wines that defy expectations. Lightweight Syrah, refreshing Chardonnay, floral Pinot Noir — we enjoy sharing wines that tasters have wrongly pigeonholed. Most grapes can present their flavors in a wide range of styles.
No wine provides more such surprises than our dry Riesling from Alsace. Many readers will recognize Francis Muré from the dry, refreshing rosé we wrote about last week. His Riesling is similarly dry and energetic, and has impressed us (and sommeliers, and the Guide Hachette) for years.
Bone dry. With only a whiff of Muré’s 2013 Riesling, you might suspect it sweet. The nose bursts with pineapple, honeysuckle, and fresh spring flowers. But in the mouth this wine is lively and round, with bright zippy acidity. Despite a grape name that some find intimidating, this wine has been among our most consistently delicious and best selling wines for more than a decade.
This is a perfect food wine — Indian and Asian food are favorite pairings of ours, but anything from shellfish to chicken to goat cheese will benefit from a glass of this by its side. If you’re serving it to guests, pour it with your hand over the label; in our experience, they never guess, but they always love it.
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MURÉ Riesling 2013
Ansonia Retail: $20
case price: $16/bot
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AVAILABLE IN 6- AND 12- BOTTLE LOTS
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