Kung Fu Girl… another screwtop

This Charles Smith 2007 Riesling from Washington State, Kung Fu Girl, is a great budget Riesling. With Asian pear, white peach and flowery tones on the nose and a palate of apricot, pear, a little citrus and some minerality in this off-dry Riesling, this wine combines just enough sweetness for an enjoyable summer wine. It definitely is not as acidic as those from Germany or France.

This wine pairs well with Asian food - and not because of the “name.” It makes a great picnic or camping wine because of the ease of the screwtop. It makes a great first course wine for informal get-togethers. Or, try it with a simple brunch or summer day lunch.

Shown here with seared tuna on a bed of spinach, bean sprouts and pineapple and topped with a soy, lime, ginger, and cilantro dressing and garnished with green onion tops, the combination was a wonderful warm summer evening meal out on the patio.