2008 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling

Chateau Montelena Riesling

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to attend a Chateau Montelena tasting at Crystal Springs Resort as part of the New Jersey Food and Wine Festival and I was wowed by not only its super Cabernet Sauvignons but by its fabulous 2008 Riesling.

The 2008 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling reminds me of a top Mosel or Alsace wine. The golden wine is luscious, features rich, ripe fruit while still being crisp and dry. It offers a long finish and might be the best example of Riesling I’ve enjoyed from California.

Chateau Montelena is renowned for its elegant Cabs, but this Riesling is certainly a gem that winemaker Bo Barrett should be proud of.

Around $23.