March is
Washington Wine Month
, and is the perfect excuse to try different wines from all over Washington State. And what better place to start than the beautiful San Juan Islands and a bottle of
San Juan Vineyards 2012 Siegerrebe
.
I had never heard of Siegerrebe until I tried this wine, prompting me to find out a little more about this varietal. Siegerrebe is German and means “Victory Vine”. The grape is grown primarily in Germany, but is also grown in a few other spots around the world, including Washington State. It also grows well in a colder climate, making the San Juans a good spot. This grape is also very high in sugar, and is similar to the muscat grape.
The wine was very light yellow, almost clear, with a nose of honey and citrus. But there was more to it, I also felt like the wine smelled almost green,…
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