by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Gris, Cuvee Romanus 2008 Fresh pears combine with green herbs in the nose. In the mouth this wine is round, combining a little residual sugar with moderate acidity and richness – a nice value again. Romanus Albrecht was the founder...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Australia, Marsanne, McLaren Vale, Rhone Blend, South Australia, Viognier
d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Hermit Crab 2008 The nose features a combo of the herbaceousness that we can find with Marsanne and the overt peaches that we often see with Viognier. The mouth shows us an oily richness overtop of peaches – thick and mouth-filling....