Tasted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 by isaacjamesbaker with 261 views
This #WineChat focused on three different 2011 Rieslings. The Salomon Undhof stole the show, as it showed a whole different level of complexity, but the Alsace and Mosel Rieslings are solid for the price as well. Cheers!
2011 Selbach Riesling Dry Fish Label 86 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Light lemon peel color. A zesty, mineral-driven nose showing grapefruit, nectarine and some limestone. The palate is tangy and full of minerals, just like Mosel Riesling should be. While not as complex as vineyard-designated wines, this shows a lot of character for an entry-level Riesling. I like the grapefruit, green apple and mineral notes, and the acid is great, keeping it nervy and refreshing.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2011 Domaine Ehrhart Riesling Vieilles Vignes 87 Points
France, Alsace
It’s a light yellow color. Right out of the bottle, this wine boasts aromas of lychee, white and yellow flowers, honey, white peach, and just a hint of ocean spray. Brisk acid leads the way on the palate and puckers the sides of the cheeks all the way through. A mix of nectarine, white peach and Granny Smith apple fruit blends richness with the bite of citrus. A bit of white tea and green herbal spice, with just a bit of saline on the finish. I’m surprised by the liveliness and briskness of this wine. A dry and focused Alsace Riesling that is impressive for being a generic cuvee.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2011 Weingut Salomon Undhof Riesling Reserve Steiner Kögl 91 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Kremstal
A light gold color. Aromatically awesome, showing gobs of white peach, nectarine set against a complex mix of limestone and minerals. The intensity and depth of the nose is really something. Medium-to-full-bodied on the palate, but the acid zips on through, keeping it fresh. A beautiful combination of apricot, mango and white peach fruit, which is rich and juicy, but the fruit is equally matched with mineral, mountain stream water and white pepper. The finish is long and spicy. This is a beautiful Riesling that I’d love to try again in two years.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue