Wine Reviewed
XoXo Riesling Vidal no vintage 11.5 % alcohol $10.
In the absence of marketing materials let’s start by quoting the back
label. “Riesling and Vidal grapes gracefully unite displaying notes of
crisp green apple, citrus and pear, with a hint of floral. This light
and lively white is a perfect match for pork, salads, Thai cuisine and
other spicy dishes.” And now for my review.At the first sips this wine offered rather pleasant acidity and sweetness. I got lime. The initial meal centered on a commercial, garlicky dry barbecued chicken breast. In response the libation’s sugar increased. I thought I was tasting candy but something was dark. The accompanying pickle-laced potato salad increased the lime while decreasing the sweetness in my glass. Another side dish was a Turkish salad (at least that’s what the label said) composed of onions, tomato paste, red peppers, vegetable oil, garlic, and sugar. Now our Canadian friend displayed no sweetness; the wine was light and almost subtle. This not so delicious meal terminated with a square or two of Swiss bittersweet chocolate. The liquid disappeared except for fleeting acidity.
This review of a Canadian Riesling-Vidal Blend continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Weekly_cheap_wine_reviews/Y2013/wine_lovers_bargain_review_carv.php
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