Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 2007

Served With: Ramen

Five Things: pale yellow, stone fruit (peaches), floral, juicy, flinty mineral

COO: Finger Lakes, New York

Notes: Another bowl of steaming hot ramen, another wine pairing from Dr. Konstantin Frank. This time around, it was a dry riesling admirably taking care of the wine duties. There was just the right amount of acidity to compliment the broth, noodles, mushrooms and spice level without getting in the way of the flavors or aromas. A very good pairing.

Website: Dr. Konstantin Frank

Rating: Very Good

Tags: Dr. Konstantin Frank, riesling, finger lakes, ramen, 2007

2006 Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli

Served With: Ramen with Grilled Maitake Mushroom

Five Things: pale yellow, honeydew melon, green apple, honey, clove

COO: Finger Lakes, New York

Notes: A blossoming flower of a wine as it warmed, releasing a bouquet of floral and fruit notes. It reminded me a bit of a Riesling crossed with a Gewürztraminer. Paired with a silky bowl of ramen topped with grilled Maitake mushrooms, the balanced acidity came through clearly in harmony with the broth and veggies.

Website: Dr. Konstantin Frank

Rating: Very Good

Tags: finger lakes, new york, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Rkatsiteli