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I am a “‘wine” person.
I would prefer a glass of wine over a mixed drink or a beer in most occasions.
And over the years, I have had many friends look at me odd while I’m drinking a glass and tell me they are “not into wine”.
My response, you are drinking the wrong kind of wine.
Outside of taking “non-wine” people straight to wine country and letting them experience 100 different wines over the course of a few days (and I have done that), few people start off drinking red wine. Why? Because like most grown-up drinks, it is an acquired taste.
So the wine I usually recommend (and after they have had a glass they generally agree they like it) is Rieslings.
Why? Because as a general rule they are a little sweeter (some more sweet than others), have a low alcohol content, and are fruity.
And the Rudolf Muller “Rabbit” Riesling is all of these things and a few more.
I was asked by the Octavin folks to review this Riesling – and I was a little skeptical of a Riesling in a box. I figured it would be a traditional Riesling that was all about the sweet and fruit without so much crispness or finish.
Was I EVER wrong!
This Riesling is an amazing wine. Since it is stored in the refrigerator, it comes out very cold, but if you let it sit for just a second or two you will taste a wonderful crisp wine has an amazing middle feature of peaches, green apple and pear. Since it is stored in stainless, you will find no oak or earthy undertones.
It is a Riesling, so it is sweet. But it was not over sweet, so you could enjoy it with a nice cheese and fruit plate or with some baked brie.
This wine retails for $24 (or $8 per bottle since on Octavin hold three bottles.)
If you have been reading these reviews and thinking “I wish I was a wine person, so I could get into this stuff” – you might want to try the Rudolf Muller “Rabbit” Riesling. It is a safe bet and since it is in a box – you will have the time to acquire the “taste” for wine.
And then you will wonder….”Why didn’t I try this sooner?”
Disclaimer: I was sent several wine samples from the Octavin folks to try. However, my opinion of quality of the wine (and it’s ability to be a gateway wine to other wines) is strickly my own.
What are you drinking right now? Please either leave a comment or link up your finds. While a link back is appreciated, it is never a requirement.
It is the Riesling week! Thanks Kelly
I like Rieslings also… and I’m also not a “wine person”. So, you definitely nailed it for me.
You keep hanging out with me and I’ll convert you. 🙂