Riesling

Mikhail was in town, so Jared and I joined him at Salil's, who made another delicious dinner. All wines were pop and pour.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Starter

• 2005 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
  Pale yellow-gold color. Bright nose of tropical fruit. Medium body. In the mouth, bright peaches and citrus with a hint of sweetness in the finish. At its peak. (92 pts.)

Dinner

Salil's Chicken Biryani and Lamb Kebobs. So tasty!

• 1979 Vereinigte Hospitien Serriger Schloss Saarfelser Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
  Dead. (FLAWED)
• 1976 Norbert Weber Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
  Deep gold color. Mature nose of honey and dried apricots. Long, complex finish. Holding up brilliantly. (94 pts.)
• 2001 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese #2134 - Germany, Pfalz
  Stunning nose of flowers and tropical fruit. Gorgeous, long, complex finish. This is a wow wine. (97 pts.)

Dessert

• 1983 Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling Bunch Select Late Harvest - USA, New York, Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake
  Dark amber color. Lovely botrytis and sweet dried apricot nose. Complex aged dried apricots in the mouth with some oxidation. Past its prime, but still alive. My last bottle. :( (93 pts.)
• 2000 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel - Germany, Nahe
  Muted nose of peaches and pineapple. Long, complex and full in the mouth. At its peak. Showing beautifully. (94 pts.)
• 2007 Waters Crest Night Watch - USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
  Perhaps the worst nose I've ever smelled of a wine that wasn't obviously flawed. Not as horrible in the mouth, but why torture oneself? (66 pts.)

Another great evening with good friends, good food, and good wines.