by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal
Berger, Kremstal, Gedersdorf, Lossterrassen, Gruner Veltliner 2006 This wine is mineral driven and acidic without being lean -very long. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 13% $18.99 at Bottle Barn
by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanee
Domaine Robert Arnoux, Vosne-Romanee, Les Hautes Maizieres 2005 This wine combines minerality, earth and sweet oak in a very dense, concentrated package. This wine shows again that tannin can be a player rather than the dominant feature in a concentrated Burgundy....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2008 | Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir
Meo-Camuzet, Bourgogne 2005 At Les Grands Jours in the spring we were treated to a few of the domaine wines which were everything the reputation leads one to expect. With this wine we taste another bottle from the negociant line. Notes on the Morey from ’04 were...