by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2009 | Alsace, France, Riesling
Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Cuvee Theo, Riesling 2006 The petrol elements are coming through in the nose. In the mouth, the wine is mineral-driven, hard and still a baby, quite dry and tasting of lime. Mis en bouteille par the Faller family, Colette, Catherine et...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Urziger, Wurzgarten, Riesling, Auslese 2006 In the nose there is minerality wound around limes and a touch of petrol. The mouth is rich and viscous with balancing acidity. This wine is very concentrated and cries out for a freshly cracked...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Riesling
Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Blue Slate, Riesling 2007 The nose is filled with cotton candy and juicy fruit gum. The mouth is light-bodied and has a nice balance of the sweet and the tart, like well-made fresh lemonade. Qualitatswein, bottled in Bernkastel 8% $15.99 at Bottle...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 25, 2008 | Germany, Rheinhessen, Riesling
Koster-Wolf, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Trocken 2007 In the nose you sense peaches and floral notes. In the mouth, the wine is dry and austere, quite acidic, with a sense of drinking lemon juice. Qualitatswein, gutsabfullung in Albig 12% $11.99 for a full litre at...
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...
