Although there are a lot of very good reasons to drink wine, my favorite reason is as a compliment to a meal. Actually that is my second favorite reason. My first reason would be any time I get to enjoy the companionship of the Single Guy Chef (SGC). Since it is so seldom, it is always a cause for celebrating and therefore wine.

Speaking of the Chef, the other day he asked me for some recommendations for everyday white house wines. Among those recommendations was German Riesling. I love German wines. I enjoy them when they are sweet (Spatelese/Auslese) or dry (Kabinett). But above all my friends, they are wonderful with most any food. Ok, maybe the spicier the better; but take the SGC’s last carrot soup recipe. That pesto he puts in there would pair perfectly with a Riesling. Oh yeah!

So, how about a 2006 Schlink Haus Riesling that is currently widely available. Pale yellow in color, the light nose is a grand opening to wonderful fruits and light honey. The finish is very, very long. Is it a great wine? No. Is it a very good wine? Yes, yes yes! And are you ready for the price? How about less than ten bucks? I’ve seen it as low as $6.50. Much too cheap for serious winos, but not for me and I can’t think of a better wine to start off the spring of 2008 – with or without food. Let us raise our glasses to the daffodils

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