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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

R is for Riesling


I usually don't post about liquor because I have some friends that have been sober for a long time but I do have an occasional drink. I like wine and I like fru fru drinks like Pina Coladas. When I was younger I liked tequila and occasionally still have a Margarita but I like a old fashioned ones that are on the rocks (less calories) or are of the "Perfect" variety with Grand Marnier and Agave tequila. But at my grandson's baby shower last weekend I donated some gifts to be given away! One of them was the cutest set of blue Libbey wine glasses with a bttle of Blue Moon Riesling wine. It is made in the USA in Oregon and the winner of that gift was my grandson's best friend Nick's mom. She loved the wine! So I am thinking of tracking down another bottle so I can try it! I often buy what I like in a variety of brands. Once I was looking for a good bottle of red dinner wine and came across, quite by accident, Love Your Goat! It is made in upstate New York! It is wonderful wine with a nice Italian dinner.
So tonight for the letter "R" I am writing this post about Riesling wine. It is a sweeter and more dry and I enjoy sharing a glass with a friend occasionally.
The sweet white grape is flowery and perfumed and highly acidic Germany is the primary grower of these beautiful grapes. Then Alsace (France), Australia, New Zealand,  Austria, the U.S. and Canada. South Africa, China,  Austria, Czech Republic, Northern Italy,  Ukraine, Luxembourg. In the countries where it is cultivated  Riesling is commonly grown in the colder regions and locations.Now please stop by Jenny's and visit all the participates of this weekly fun meme.













18 comments:

Marilyn said...

I think this is a kind of wine I like, too. (If it is the one that comes in a blue bottle). My daughter knows and shops, so I get to enjoy it once in a blue moon.♥♫

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh wow, what a great post!! and I love the blue bottle!!! So beautiful!

Happy Alphabet Thursday, my friend.
XO
Cindy

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I love wine and Riesling is one of my favorites. I'll have to check this brand out.

Tete said...

I haven't drunk in years...just too old, I guess.
Hugs- Tete

To the Toy Box and Beyond said...

I really dont care for wine but I do like the blue bottle Good post

Pat said...

Riesling is one of my favorites...not too dry, not too sweet.

A great idea to have a gift of blue wine glasses to go with the classic blue wine bottle.

Pondside said...

A nice crisp and chilled Riesling - what a treat!.....and I loved the name of the other wine Love Your Goat!

Gattina said...

Riesling is a German wine. It's funny for me to read : "Oregon Riesling" and then blue ??

My name is Riet said...

Riesling is a nice wine.Great R word too.

Chatty Crone said...

It is a little bitter for me - but I love the blue bottle.

Susan Anderson said...

I don't drink at all, but I sure do love a virgin Pina Colada!

=)

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

I can't drink at all because of severe reaction to alcohol, but I like the blue bottle.

Barbara Rosenzweig said...

Terrific post! I don't drink, but I do love that bottle! :-)

Judie said...

I'm afraid it's way too sweet for me, but I like the name!!

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

I'll bet that is very tasty! Thanks for sharing... and thanks for visiting my blog!

Cheryl D. said...

I hope you tracked the wine down and imbibed!

Jenny said...

Such a beautiful bottle.

If I drink wine it is reisling, too. You and I drink exactly alike. Sometime I'll have to tell you my tequila story.

Thanks for linking up!

I always love visiting you.

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Jenny said...

Such a beautiful bottle.

If I drink wine it is reisling, too. You and I drink exactly alike. Sometime I'll have to tell you my tequila story.

Thanks for linking up!

I always love visiting you.

A+