by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | Germany, Rheingau, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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%...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | California, Gewurztraminer, Sonoma County
Hibou de Nuit, Sonoma County, Gewurztraminer 2006 The nose features a vibrant combo of floral and tropical notes, including pineapple and candied banana. In the mouth this Gewurz is quite dense with a streak of acidity to keep it fresh. It’s like a look toward...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 28, 2009 | Grand River Valley, Ohio, Riesling
St. Joseph, Grand River Valley, Riesling 2003 In the nose there are floral notes, apricots and candied lime. The mouth features peaches and apricots in a semi-dry appearance, fresh and delicious. The staying power of this wine is amazing – 6 years on it is as...
