I’m not going to tell you that all Rieslings from Oregon are worth trying, said John Mariani in Bloomberg.com. Many, in fact, remain “as flabby as fruit punch.” But in a wine-producing state that benefits from a cool climate, brisk, spicy, “elegantly knit” Rieslings are becoming the new norm. As a group, the local offerings “can compete with the world’s best”—especially in the $20 price range.
2011 Argyle Eola-Amity Hills ($18). No wonder the 2011 vintage is deemed a standout: This medium-dry Riesling is “full of tropical flavors and spice.”
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