This wine has something that Riesling purist might find sacrilegious, barrel fermentation … but Richard Karlo, owner and winemaker, thinks it adds complexity to his wine, and to his benefit he keeps the fermentation long and cool to keep that bracing acidity intact. Plenty of tropical notes like pineapple and melon with nice citrus hanging out in the background. There’s also a nice mix of green and delicious apple here giving the wine a sweet and sour element. This wine is something special, and I mean that in a good way. Price: $22.00 – Rating: ****