Is the wine worth the money?

Golan Sion Creek White Semi-Dry 2007

By Adam Neustadter

It has recently been brought to my attention that not everybody who reads these reviews appreciates dry wine. I know, I know, it sounds crazy, but it’s true. I couldn’t believe it myself. It is for those people that I write this article.

Most semi-dry wines are a blend of many varieties. This one is no exception. When first opened, there is an immediate hit of peach on the nose. The palate detects light fruit. There is a fair amount of acidity on the palate. In case you’re wondering, that acidity is supposed to be there. However, when I swallow the wine the first time, it’s slightly overly acidic on the finish. Almost reminiscent of heart burn. Believe it or not, it’s pretty common. I’m sure if I wait, it will even out, so I will.

It’s been about a half hour so I give it another sip. Now the wine has a distinct pink grapefruit characteristic. I personally like it. I should also point out that the finish has softened as well, and the acidity has dropped to a more than acceptable level. The wine is pleasant but certainly not complex.

It’s now been another half hour, so I’ll try another sip. The wine stays one dimensional and the acidity is holding up surpisingly nicely, so it remains pleasant enough. Ironically, the finish has started to develop. The longer you keep it in your mouth, the more the sweetness comes out. I imagine that’s what a buyer of this wine would like.

Well, I tasted the wine several times over the next two hours. At that point the wine seems to become acid only as the fruit drops off. So we now need to ask the important question. No, not that one; I’m already married. I meant “is it worth the money?” If you can find it priced between $10 to $14, then I have to say yes. More than that, I think you can get much better wines delving into pure Riesling or Gewurztraminer. I hope you enjoyed this article as much as I did. Although I doubt it. I was drinking as I wrote it.