Answers.com defines Oktoberfest as “an autumn festival that usually emphasizes merrymaking and the consumption of beer.”

While beer may dominate the festival, don’t forget about the wine, especially this one , which was created for Von Stiehl Winery’s annual wine festival in Algoma, Wis.
This semi-sweet white wine is a blend of vignoles, gewürztraminer and riesling grapes. Vignoles, also known as ravat, develops very high sugar content with high acidity — excellent for sweet wines.

Von Stiehl says this is the winemaker’s second-best-selling wine. It’s easy to taste why. Fragrant and fruity, the wine is nicely balanced with the spiciness of the gewürztraminer and the pear flavors from the riesling.

Sherry: “Bouquet of honey and melon with tastes of lightly spiced honey and undertones of apple and pear.” 3-1/2 stars

Chris: “A melon nose with spicy pear and apple flavors.” 3-1/2 stars

Available locally for about $7.

Coming next week: Polka Dot Riesling

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