I don't know about you, but I still remember my first love. I'd say it was a summer love kind of thing but it was more than that. It was my first FLX Riesling love...it may be the one responsible for sucking me into the whole Rielsing thing.
We read a few things online about the new kids on block so when we found ourselves at the northern end of the east side of Seneca Lake, we couldn't pass up a chance to visit Zugibe. We had a great tasting with Brendan and we have made it a point to stop in any time we're in the area - but that's fodder for another day. This one is about the rock star - Zugibe 2008 Dry Rielsing! It had everything I love - acidity, minerality and lime...lots of lime.
We opened our last bottle the other night and the gripping acidity has mellowed over the past year. I got a wet slate kind of minerality on the nose with no petrol at all. It was light and refreshing with citrus and lime; it was beautifully balanced with lovely acidity leading to a crisp finish...and it was awesome with slow roasted shrimp! I keep telling you I'm fickle!
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