Selbach-Oster, Mosel, Zeltinger, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett 2008 Give this wine a bit of air to blow off most of the reductive character, then the peaches will start to come through. In the mouth it is the Sweetarts of my youth, today destined for some fresh dungeness crab. This wine has a Stelvin closure for added [...]

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Selbach-Oster, Mosel, Graacher, Himmelreich, Riesling, Kabinett, Trocken 2008 This Riesling is light-bodied and full of acidity, delivering tart lime with a whiff of residual sugar. Owner/Winemaker Johannes Selbach. Gutsabfullung Zeltingen 11.5% $16.99 at Bottle Barn Selbach-Oster
Selbach-Oster, Mosel, Zeltinger, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett, 2008 Minerality marks the nose while the mouth shows the perfect dance of the sweet [...]

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Bernkasteler, Lay, Riesling, Kabinett 2006 Minerality combines petrol giving a glimpse that Riesling is in the glass, even if you didn’t see the label. Limes and candy spark through in the mouth, with refreshing acidity tempering the residual sugar for flawless balance – very nice. I had opportunity to visit the estate [...]

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Zilliken, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Saarburger, Rausch, Riesling, Spatlese 2006 The nose if beautifully floral with hints of petrol while the mouth features peaches galore, significant acidity and the richness of residual sugar. Owner/Winemaker Hanno and daughter Dorothee. Gutsabfullung Weingut Forstmeister Geltz in Saarburg QmP A.P. Nr 3 551 083-3-07, 7.5% $27.99 at Bottle Barn Zilliken

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Weingut Zahn, Saale-Unstrut, Kaatschener, Dachsberg, Riesling, Trocken 2007 In the nose their are fresh limes cast over minerals. This wine is tart and tangy, light-bodied, with persistent acidity. There is 5.6 grams per litre residual sugar but you won’t notice it with the acid level of this wine. Special thanks to Mike Lerner for bringing [...]

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese 2007 This wine is a beautiful balance of the sweet and the tart, like those candies I loved as a child. QmP, Erzeugerabfullung in Bernkastel 8.0% $25.69 at time of this original post and down to $22.59 in October ‘09 at Bottle Barn Dr. Loosen

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Leitz, Rheingau, Rudesheimer, Magdalenenkreuz, Riesling, Spatlese 2007 This wine speaks of flowers, both the sweet and the spicy type. The mouth shows us candied fruit, apricots both dried and sweet, driven by a healthy dose of acidity. There is great balance to this wine and it is delicious.  Erzeugerabfullung in Rudesheim 8.0% $19.49 at Bottle [...]

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Schloss Lieser, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling, Kabinett 2007 Give this wine a little air when you crack the screwcap to blow off a bit of reductiveness. Then you can see Riesling’s petrol character already shining through with citrus in the nose. The mouth is filled with the tartness of lime and a slightly creamy character – very [...]

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Dr.L, Riesling 2007 This wine is reminiscent of SweetTarts – the candy I loved as a child, with a bit of phenolic grip on the palate – austere but reasonably priced for a sense of the region. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8.5% $9.69 at Bottle Barn Dr. Loosen

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Leitz, Rheingau, Rudesheimer, Klosterlay, Riesling, Auslese 2006 Awesome concentration and great balance in the dance of sugar and acid. Erzeugerabfullung in Rudesheim 8.5% $22.49 for a 500ml bottle at the Wine Merchant in Clayton, Missouri Weingut Josef Leitz

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Kerpen, Mosel, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett 2007 Fresh stone fruits are in full force and a lovely sweet and tart essence is in the mouth. Gutsabfullung in Bernkastel-Wehlen 9.0% $20.69 at the Wine Merchant in Clayton, Missouri Weingut Kerpen

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Robert Weil, Rheingau, Riesling, Kabinett, Trocken 1999 The smell of this wine combines petrol and dried apricots. In the mouth, there is racy acidity, the zip of lime juice and an added creamy complexity. The flavor goes on very long and is just delicious. There is a reminder of the honey-like character that comes out [...]

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Karthauserhof, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Eitelsbacher, Karthauserhofberg, Riesling, Auslese, Trocken “S” 2007 There is a bevy of sweet flowers to smell in this wine. In the mouth, there is electric acidity and just a touch of RS in this very concentrated, trocken gem. Proprietor and winemaker Christoph Tyrell. Gutsabfullung in Trier-Eitelsbach, 13% $51.99 at Bottle Barn Karthauserhof

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Urziger, Wurzgarten, Riesling, Auslese 2006
In the nose there is minerality wound around limes and a touch of petrol. The mouth is rich and viscous with balancing acidity. This wine is very concentrated and cries out for a freshly cracked crab. Loosen’s oldest vines are located here, some as old as 120 years. [...]

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Blue Slate, Riesling 2007 The nose is filled with cotton candy and juicy fruit gum. The mouth is light-bodied and has a nice balance of the sweet and the tart, like well-made fresh lemonade. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8% $15.99 at Bottle Barn at the time of this first post, down [...]

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Koster-Wolf, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Trocken 2007 In the nose you sense peaches and floral notes. In the mouth, the wine i dry and austere, quite acidic, with a sense of drinking lemon juice. Qualitatswein, gutsabfullung in Albig 12% $11.99 for a full litre at Traverso’s

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Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Kabinett 2007 This wine epitomizes the beautiful sweetart character that many of these Rieslings display. This is so perfectly balanced – delicious. I had opportunity to visit the estate and the quality is always there. Erzeugerabfullung in Bernkastel 7.5% $22.49 at Bottle Barn Dr. Loosen

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Selbach-Oster, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Zeltinger, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese, Trocken 2007 Another top and consistent producer from the Mosel. The fruit has a candied character and there are some spice notes. The wine has lots of acidity and full flavor development so that the fruit is out front with just a touch of RS. Owner/Winemaker Johannes Selbach. [...]

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Gunderloch, Rheinhessen, Jean-Baptiste, Riesling, Kabinett QmP 2002 This wine goes on after 6 years since the harvest, despite evidence of leaking and a then newish screwcap seal that appears to not have been perfect. There are notes of lanolin and citrus fruit to smell. The mouth tastes of tart green fruit, still possessing a zippy [...]

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Greenwood Ridge Mendocino Ridge Estate Bottled White Riesling 2006
This has always been a crowd pleaser; this vintage pushes the RS up to 2.8%. GP&B in Philo 13.5% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Greenwood Ridge
Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2005
I had opportunity to visit the estate and the quality is always there. Erzeugerabfullung in Bernkastel [...]

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Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Blue Slate Riesling 2006
If you love Jolly Ranchers, this is the liquid form, a sweet and tart, delicious value. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8% $12.49 at Bottle Barn
Dr. Loosen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2006
There are floral notes to complement the cirtus fruit and ample concentration. Loosen’s oldest vines are located here, [...]

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This flight features 4 Rieslings from trocken to Spat and Germany to Monterey
Carl Loewen Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Varidor Riesling Trocken 2005
Grapes sourced entirely from the Varidor Vineyard, wild yeast ferment and aging in neutral oak fuder. Terry Theise Selection, Qualitatswein A.P. Nr. 3 529 127 3 06, 12% $15.69 at Bottle Barn Loewen
Zilliken Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Saarburger Rausch Riesling [...]

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