try it with roast chicken with lemon and thyme to echo the citrus notes in the wine
The nose opens with aromas of wild strawberries
The finish is velvety smooth and enduring
Tasting with affable eleventh-generation vigneron Pierre-Jean Roty—who took the helm at this discrete family-owned domaine following his brother's untimely passing in 2015—is an annual pleasure that I always eagerly anticipate
2022 Pierre Sparr Grand Reserve Riesling, Alsace Willamette Valley try it with roast chickenFrom: Sigolsheim, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France Varietal: Riesling Taste: In the glass, the wine presents a pale straw yellow color with green reflections. The nose is precise and lifted, opening with classic Alsace Riesling markerslime blossom, fresh white peach, and a touch of wet stone. Subtle notes of green apple, crushed herbs, and lemon zest develop with air. On the palate, the wine is dry, linear, and structured, driven by high acidity and a firm