The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Riesling all too often gets a bad rap because so many of us cut our wine-tasting teeth on cheap sweet junk masquerading as Riesling. But it's one of the world's greatest white wine grapes, and the dry styles will fit a variety of meals beautifully. Like Thai food or sushi – this is a great option – bone dry and sappy with lip-smacking juiciness. Bonus – 2018 is the current release, so it's had some welcome bottle age which helps to moderate the acidity. Love & Squalor is the brand from Matt Berson at Portland Wine Company. This lush and outright delicious wine is loaded with snappy grapefruit, Meyer lemon, tangerine, and more. The tension is electric, the definition and focus are pinpoint, and the long finish is spot on. Nothing is missing here, and the price is right, so grab some while you can. 270 cases; 12%; $20 (Willamette Valley) 96/100

https://www.portlandwinecompany.com/buywine/2018-riesling-wv