The sand and the shore work their magic, if not exactly in the moment, then at least in the heat-wave haze of memory. As the great voice recalls, “All summer long we sang a song and then we strolled that golden sand…” Time to uncork what refreshes, revitalizes, comforts, especially in hues of white and rose.
White Stars
Alsatian riesling is a year-round pleasure. But it’s a refresher right now, dry and delightful.
Look for the age-worthy, value-priced 2016 Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling Andlau (★★★ $23), with its flavorful notes of apricot and peach. Excellent now and also should be till the 2024 election. Enjoy this riesling with crab cakes, roast chicken, smoked fish, a country-style pate, or a spicy Thai seafood dish.
The 2016 Schoffit Riesling Lieu-Dit Harth (★★ $20) brings suggestions of tart apple and lemon in a spirited, lush package. The wine is good company for Japanese cuisine, the raw and the cooked; a crab cocktail, seafood salad; fish tacos; onion tarts.
And the 2015 Domaine Zinck Riesling (★★ $15) is a lighter choice, with a hint of lemon zest, that’s appealing as a sipper or with Thai and Vietnamese seafood preparations, smoked salmon, ceviche, and sole with cream sauce.
