Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands, $18
Riesling is considered one of the most versatile grapes, not only because of flavors and complexity, but paring with food. I love this wine, perfectly executed, this guy knows how to make great wine. A nose of creamy lemons and lavender with a mineral edge to it. On the palate, rich, racy acids are perfectly balanced with white peaches, granny smith apples and pineapple. Bone dry finish adds to this alluring Riesling, drink now thru 2015, get this while you can only 419 cases made.