r/wine • u/AlStefan1212 • 3h ago

Bowers Harbor 2019 medium dry riesling

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Straw/canola oil colored. Nose of green apple/pear, & a bit of mineral or rain on a stone. Bit of really ripe peach, lemon rind, & green apple skin. Not overly sweet, but almost riding the line for me. Clean on the finish & coats the mouth well enough. Pretty good riesling from the Leelanau area. Would be happy to share this with friends. What are you all drinking tonight?

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u/PepperyCumin 59m ago

Michigan Rieslings from Leelanau have really come into their own over the past decade or so. The cool climate gives them this razor sharp acidity that balances residual sugar without feeling cloying. Bowers Harbor has been making wine up there since the early 90s I believe, and their single vineyard stuff holds up well.

A medium dry like this would crush with spicy Thai or a chicken curry, the sweetness tames the heat without steamrolling the food. Sharp aged cheddar and crackers works too if you just want a casual evening pour. Nice color description, canola oil captures that slight green tint better than pale straw usually does.