Mmmmm, Riesling :)

I was out buying wine for Christmas when I came across a dry Riesling from Troon Vineyards here in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley.

I have wanted to try a wine from Troon for quite some time and felt this was the perfect time. I am a huge fan of Rieslings.

Oh my goodness! It is one the best Rieslings I have ever had. 

The Troon dry Riesling has a very smooth texture. It is a dry wine, but don’t let that deter you.  To me the dryness was very subtle and worked well with the fruit hints. The bottle says there are hints of pear and Meyer lemon. I could taste the citrus. I don’t really recall the pear, but I think if I got another bottle I might find it :)

I really recommend this wine. And for those of you who don’t like dry wines, it is worth a try. I think this a perfect transition wine for those looking to expand their palate from sweet wines to drier.

Since you are online, you might check out Troon Vineyard.

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I am not a huge sports fan, but I am a loyal Oklahoma State fan, have been since I was born. But I try not to make too big of deal of since everyone thinks their school is the best.
But I feel like bragging right now. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have had a great season this year! They have stayed in  the Top 10 all year and have lost only one game! Go Pokes!
More importantly, the Cowboys beat the University of Oklahoma Sooners 44-10.
Why is that important? Why is that awesome? Well, first, it is another win a rivalry series that generally doesn't favor the Cowboys. Since 1904, Oklahoma State has won 17 of these match-ups and tied seven times.
Second, I kinda like seeing OU Coach Bob Stoops pout because he lost to OSU. I know, bad ... but that is how I feel. I giggled each time OSU forced a turnover or ran right through an open OU line. 
Oh, and the win tonight makes Oklahoma State the Big 12 champs. That is a first for OSU!
A lot of reasons to be proud ...
Now on to a bowl game!
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