Penner-Ash, McMinnville (Oregon) Old Vine Riesling 2017

Mar 31, 2020

By Michael Apstein

 Many consumers shy away from Riesling because it comes in a range of sweetness, which is not always apparent from the label.  Penner-Ash uses the scale developed by the International Riesling Foundation on the back label that indicates this wine is “medium dry” on the scale that goes from “dry” (the least sweet) to “sweet” with “medium dry” and “medium sweet” in between.  Basically, a 1 to 4 scale going from dry to sweet.  What’s really important though is the wonderful balance of this Riesling.  There’s terrific ying-yang of a hint of sweetness offset perfectly by a lime-like zing.  There’s a hint of sweetness in the finish, but the overall impression is one of zesty minerals.  It would be a perfect choice as a refreshing aperitif, with full-flavored Asian cuisine or with cheese at the end of a meal.   

Country / Region

Oregon

Appellation

McMinnville

Grape Variety

Old Vine Riesling

Color

White

Vintage

2017

Score

91

Price

US $ 35.00

Producer

Penner-Ash