2019 Hugel Riesling Classic

Community Tasting Note

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86 Points

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - Appearance: Pale Lemon
Nose: Med intensity; Aromas of floral (elderflower, citrus blossom), stone fruit (ripe peach, apricot), tropical (melon), dried herb, anise, lees (yogurt), and tertiary (orange marmalade, petrol).
Palate: Dry, Med(+) acid, med alcohol, broad-shouldered med(+) bodied, med intensity, med finish. Flavors of citrus (lemon-lime), stone fruit (ripe peach), floral (elderflower), dried herb, gravel, lees (toasted sourdough), and tertiary (petrol, ginger, almond).
Quality: Good; Adequate intensity, complexity, and acidity, but flavors lack freshness, and the palate feels too broad-shouldered (lacking precision).
Aging: Not suitable for bottle aging.

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