Wine Of The Week: Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Girl riesling
BY SCOTT CHERRY World Scene Writer
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
7/08/09 at 4:01 AM
Wine:
Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Girl riesling
Flavor profile:
This is made in the halbtrocken style, the German term for half dry or medium dry, so it is not as sweet as many rieslings. It is harvested from a single rocky vineyard and has flavors of peaches, citrus and apricots with a mineral finish and perfect balance of sugar and acidity — a classic, food-friendly riesling.
Food pairings:
Serve with summer salads, sushi, Thai, East Indian or spicy hors d'oeuvres.
Price:
$13
About the winery:
Charles Smith Wines is under the umbrella of K Vintners, founded by winemaker Charles Smith in Walla Walla, Wash., in 2001. K Vintners is best-known for its top-rated and often-pricey syrahs. Smith also makes a popular red blend, House Wine, under the Magnificent Wine Co. label.
About Charles Smith:
Smith, born in northern California, has been around the winemaking business most of his life. However, during the 11 years previous to opening K Vinters, he managed rock bands in Scandinavia.
What they are saying:
"At Morrell's Wine Bar, almost next door to Christie's in Rockefeller Plaza, lo and behold a riesling from K Vintners in Washington State. Despite its bizarre title — Kung Fu Girl — and most peculiar label, it was a sheer delight. Extremely pale, a touch of spritz, pure classic riesling aromas, off-dry with delicious flavour and acidity. A perfect, lightish lunchtime drink with an equally good salmon dish. I gave both four stars." Michael Broadbent, Decanter magazine
Associated Images:
KungFu Girl riesling TOM GILBERT / Tulsa World
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