Brooks Winery, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Riesling 2017

 The Brooks Winery in the Eola-Amity Hills is noted not only for its excellent Pinot Noirs, but also for its diverse range of high-quality Rieslings.  They craft Rieslings from bone dry to lusciously sweet and do it well throughout the lineup.  The 2017 Brooks Ara Riesling is delicious in a dry style.  It is truly impressive in its fruit expression and shows the beautiful complexity and racy appeal of the world’s best Rieslings.  The aromas are full and forward, with lovely floral aromas and elements of peach, pear and tropical fruits.  The flavors are pure, layered and complex with the pear and peach fruits enhanced by honey and spice tones.  The intense fruit expression results in a rich texture that adds depth to the tasting experience.  Riesling lovers should keep an eye on Oregon as another source of fine wine.