by Ray Johnson | Jul 11, 2008 | Germany, Mendocino County, Mendocino Ridge, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2008 | Alsace, California, France, Gewurztraminer, Monterey County, Riesling
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling 2006 This wine is the middle offering of the domaine’s Rieslings designed for savoury food. There’s a beautiful perfume , lots of flowers and Riesling’s characteristic racy acidity. This dry wine...
by Ray Johnson | Jun 27, 2008 | Alsace, Alto Adige, California, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Riesling
Though often talked about in the same breath, these two grapes are quite dissimiliar. Esterlina Cole Ranch Dry Riesling 2006 Concentrated stone fruit wrapped in acidity – long, great, delicious. P&B in Healdsburg 13.8% $14.99 at Bottle Barn Esterlina Elena...
by Ray Johnson | May 9, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 23, 2008 | Anderson Valley, California, Mendocino County, Riesling
Think rapsberry tart with this Riesling and your cares will melt away. Navarro Anderson Valley Late Harvest Cluster Select White Riesling 2006 Richness personified with acidity to balance. There is plenty of honey on top of the tropical fruit. There is an echo of...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 21, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Monterey County, Riesling, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting through this flight of 3 can give you a sense of your favorite style of white wine. Perhaps you love the full on acidity of the Hanna, prefer the richness of the Benziger or find the light sweetness of the Lohr most appealing. Like me, you may enjoy them all,...
