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The Summer of Riesling arrives in the South.

July 8, 2011 at 10:00 am by Jay

Doc Watson - Our favorite bluegrass guitarist recorded My Little Woman, You're so Sweet (recorded on The Doc Watson Family, Songs from the Southern Mountains) as a thinly-veiled
homage to his favorite white grape.
 
June Carter - recorded the comedic hit record "No swallerin' place" after attending a particularly long and educational German wine tasting. Spit buckets required.
 
Frederick Douglass - "A little Riesling, indeed, may be a dangerous thing, but the want of Riesling is a calamity to any people."
 
William Faulkner - "I believe that Riesling will not merely endure. Riesling will prevail. Riesling is immortal, not because Riesling alone among wines has an inexhaustible voice, but because Riesling has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance."
 
Truman Capote - "Riesling is the condiment that gives success its flavor."
 
Tennessee Williams - "If the Riesling is honest it cannot be separated from the man who grew it."
 
Robert E. Lee - "Obedience to Riesling is the foundation of manly character."
 


This is an official Sumer of Riesling event.  

So what are we serving: many, many Rieslings. For free. And Brats & Polish Sausage from Farmhand Foods. You have to pay for those. A pittance, and worth it. Post-food you can then drink more Riesling.

 

Why? This summer Riesling Fest is important because #1 Riesling is our favorite white grape and #2 We want to fill the store with it.

It's hard to consider a wine that has been recognized for greatness since the 18th century as a being " the next big thing." But heed my warning: Riesling will take over Chapel Hill, again.

There will be trivia questions! There will be prizes! Mostly we'll drink wine and stand around talking about it. You know, having fun.

Mosel Riesling: The vineyards are steep, but the prices aren’t. Had bad luck with Riesling in the past? A few summer hours spent tasting the authentic article will wipe the slate clean.  TOMORROW, July 9, is Chapel Hill's Declaration of Riesling Day.  Come by the shop between 1 and 3pm to show what side you're on. Jay Murrie

 



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