May Day

May 1st in Europe is equal to the USA Labor Day holiday. Any day that is a holiday is a good day to drink wine.

With so many countries and wines to suggest for this Euro Holiday it is a hard choice. I don't think Euros barbque, and they don't stay inside and watch TV. They love to discuss. What wine causes discussion? Ahh, one of my earliest memories of wine school in Germany is the story of meeting the policeman. Teacher told me, "German wines are so low in alcohol, you can drink a bottle, meet the policeman on the road and you are the winner of the discussion!" Now I never ever would encourage drinking and driving, and since this is a holiday, you wouldn't drive, but you would stay at home and discuss. J.J. Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2002 at $19.99 is perfect. About 7% alcohol, the same strength as many German beers, it is light, almost dry and positively delicious and refreshing. Perfect for conversation. Even politics. Ack. Prums wines disprove the notion that white wines must be drunk young. The high natural acidity of this wine holds it together perfectly and allows amazing aromas and flavors to develop, that only time can create.

This is special stuff at a great price.