Riesling revelry at Gabiela's

WLTV riesling lovers get together, organized by ob2s

• 2006 A.J. Adam Riesling Kabinett 93 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  One of the best Kabinetts I've had. Light, playful, dancing on the palate. Great acidity which balances the modest sweetness. Not quite "green" flavors, but it tastes "alive"

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• 2002 Paul Blanck Riesling Schlossberg

  France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

  Slight oily, petrol aroma & flavors. Dry, rich, slight oxidized character. Still fresh though. Nice acidity.

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• 2005 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Rheingau

  Not too much there. Medium sweetness, light, decent acidity.

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• 1990 Kirchmayr Riesling Solist Altenberg

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Weinviertel

  Aromas reminiscent of a viognier / marsanne blend i recently had. flavors were acidic lemon and a bit of petrol.

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• 2007 Petaluma Riesling Hanlin Hill

  Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley

  Typical aussie riesling; thin and overly acidic w/ some lemon flavors

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• 2007 Weingut Keller Riesling von der Fels

  Germany, Rheinhessen

  Big nose. Viscous, oily, acidic. I'm not much for trocken riesling.

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• 1981 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Sang Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  "Oh yeah" - initial reaction at smelling this aged riesling. Smoky, petrolly, Tart (lemon), with no noticable sweetness.

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• 2005 Theo Minges Gleisweiler Holle Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Pfalz

  decanted for ~ 1 hour. Initially very closed.
  completely different than i remember - much less viscous, and the explosive flavors never showed up. kind of disappointed.

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• 1976 H. Josef Fries Noviander Honigberg Riesling Auslese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  WOTN - Rich golden honey color. Sweet, heavy weight, lasts a long time. Still tastes "fresh" Would not know it was THAT old tasted blind. Very little petrol.

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• 2004 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Slight sulfur, slight moldiness on the nose, and eventually on the palate. Lots of frizzante, peach, noticeable sweetness.

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• 2002 Alois Kracher Scheurebe TBA #6 Zwischen den Seen

  Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee

  Very good finish to night. Herbal cough drop nose. Viscous & sweet but nice acidity (although it could have been a bit more). Apricot and orange peel flavors.

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