by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | California, Riesling
Kendall-Jackson, California, Vintner’s Reserve, Riesling 2007 Stone fruits come to mind when you raise this glass, a sense of peaches and apricots. In the mouth the apricot flavor is delightful, augmented by the residual sugar and balanced by the acidity....
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 12, 2009 | Arroyo Seco, California, Central Coast, Monterey County, Riesling
Claiborne & Churchill, Central Coast, Dry Riesling 2007 Fortunately I had the opportunity to try this wine again after the corked bottled discussed previously. In the nose are stone fruits, flintiness and a bit of the petrol character we associate with Riesling....
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Riesling, San Luis Obispo County
Claiborne & Churchill, Central Coast, Dry Riesling 2007 Unfortunately this wine was corked. Proprietors Claiborne Thompson & Fredericka Churchill. P&B in San Luis Obispo 12.6% $15.49 at Bottle Barn Claiborne & Churchill
by Ray Johnson | Jul 30, 2009 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
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....
by Ray Johnson | Jul 21, 2009 | California, Riesling, Santa Barbara County
Rancho Sisquoc, Santa Barbara County, Riesling 2007 The fruit in the nose has a candied character and a bit of petrol has developed. In the mouth is the perfect ratio of sweet to tart, residual sugar balancing acidity – very nice and a value. GP&B out on...
