True confessions of a Riesling Drinker

I’m a mother of five, grandmother of three, sister, aunt, co-worker, friend, etc.
I am also a wife — a wife of a wine expert: a Certified Sommelier, a Certified Wine Educator (CWE).
“How awesome!” people say. “You have access to all those wonderful Cabs, Chardonnays and Merlots!”
It is great, he’s a great guy. Problem is, I’m just not that into it, the wine, I mean. Those big, bold reds and dry whites leave me puckering my lips and furrowing my brow. I’m just not a fan. My husband, the wine expert, has great patience with me, offering me Pinots, Malbecs, Sauvignon Blancs and Rosés, hoping that he will land on one that will please my palette. So far … nothing.
I am, however, an avid Riesling drinker. Not the dry Rieslings from Oregon, Australia or Alsace, but the sweeter versions such as Spätlese or Auslese, and especially those from Mosel, Germany. That’s right, the blue bottle. But also the white bottle. Let me explain:
Schmitt Sohne makes one of my favorite Rieslings: Relax, in the blue bottle. Relax Riesling is light, fruity and cleanly drinkable. This wine is perfect for the summer months. Sitting on the patio enjoying a nice chilled glass of Riesling is the best way to end a long day. Poolside, on a picnic or on the boat, just pop a couple bottles in a cooler and you’re good to go.
I am told by my husband — the cork dork, as our son likes to call him — that Riesling pairs well with seafood, chicken, salads and spicy dishes. I am also told that I should drink what I like.
So here is where the true confession comes in: I am not ashamed to say that I drink my Riesling with whatever I want. Whether there is a grilled chicken breast or a juicy steak on my plate, there is Riesling in my glass. And that makes me happy.