Teutonic Pear Blossom Riesling

Teutonic's Pear Blossom Riesling is named for the subtle floral notes that complement the variety's fruit character – it's not a pear-flavored wine, though the confusion has probably led to some interesting conversations at the tasting room. This is serious Riesling with a playful side, much like Teutonic itself.

Founded by Barnaby and Olga Tuttle, Teutonic Wine Company is dedicated to producing German-inspired wines from cooler sites in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Their Riesling walks the perfect tightrope between sweetness and acidity – there's enough residual sugar to enhance the fruit character and balance the acidity, but the wine finishes clean and refreshing rather than cloying.

It's the kind of bottle that reminds us why Riesling is often called the perfect food wine and the darling of sommeliers everywhere.