2007 Kung Fu Girl Reisling
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
This evening, we tried the 2007 Kung Fu Girl Reisling from the Columbia Valley. This is a wine made by Charles Smith who is also the wine maker for K Vintners in our former home of Walla Walla. Although I believe this wine is produced on the Wahluke Slope, I am familiar with their location in the valley.
Driving up to the area where K Vintners is located was always a beautiful trip. This is especially true in late summer/early fall as well as the spring time. The drive takes you to a place right on the slope of the Blue Mountains that overlook the Walla Walla AVA. If you are in Walla Walla, I encourage a visit up to that area if you have time.
Surprisingly though, Jen bought this wine in Portland after a cooking class she took at In Good Taste. She spotted it due to its unique label and its attractive price point ($11.99).
We paired it with some smoked bratwursts and pasta for dinner and it held its own.
Since we believe in finishing the bottle we started, we have been sipping it after dinner. It is refreshing and easily drinkable on its own. The flavor is appreciated for its fruity tones. Jen is picking up on a pineapple taste.
As what typically happens, we disagree on some of the particulars. Jen thinks it is well balanced and tart while I feel like it could use a bit more acidity to hold the risidual sugars in its place. She thinks it could sit to mellow while I feel it can be sipped immediately. We both agree though: for the price, it is very hard to find a reisling this nice.
In my mind, it continues to show how well Columbia Valley wines stack up in the value category. This is a great wine to wind down the summer with.
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Labels: charles smith, columbia valley, k vintners
