Decided to check on the status of this wine, now 5 years old. Citrus fruit has faded, mineral and pear are much more prominent now. Nice food wine, as the acidity continues to shines here, but the finish is leaving a slight waxy texture that I'm not terribly fond of. I much prefer the composition of these rieslings when initially released.
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More apple-y aromas, shows some petrol notes developing on the nose, getting a little waxy too, a la Brandborg 2004. at first it was more apples than not, and I was a little concerned for my taste, but its a more balanced approach now. Shows it’s 12.9% ABV confidently, the apple blunts the finish a bit.
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Ideal picnic wine....temperature in the low 90's, pnp with standard picnic fare. Balance now a defining characteristic, lime is muted, petrol very much in background. Acidity lurking to keep all in order
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A great inexpensive WA state riesling from a great producer - excellent QPR wine. Very good and drier then revent vintages - enough intensity and acid present for at least 1-2 years of further cellaring. Paired very well with Asian / Indian food, cut well through the acid and spices. Full bodied, great mouth feel, off dry and crisp, surprisingly long aftertaste and a surprisingly warm and floral nose of white peach and green pear. Primary flavors consisted of red apple, citrus and nectarine. Highly recommend this wine.
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Noted to be off dry but tasted a bit sweet. Citrus peal peach flavors. Smooth and acidic but maybe a bit too much sugar for more than one glass. Paired with tortilla soup.
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2014 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's Leap - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (11/29/2015) 2014 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's Leap $20/750 ml, 12 percent abv. See longshadows.com.
This State of Washington 'Vintner's Collection', made under the supervision of famous and highly talented world-of-wine personalities. This is the result of a collaboration with Armin Diel of Schlossgut Diel, former head of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweinguter, from the Nahe, Germany. When we visited Schlossgut Diel in Burg Layen last time, he kindly flew the American flag from the castle tower! Yes, a real castle.
A Kabinett-styled wine, but drier than the usual kabinett; but has that same ability to deliver a lot in a small package. Cork finished; not decanted, straight out of the bottle; Impitoyable-tasted; very pale greenish, nearly water-white. Actually smells green--with a fresh hint of mint and other garden herbs, like fresh cilantro, delicate florality, sweet pea, and with a bit of blood orange peel.
Like a fine dry fruit soup, like apples and cranberries, and with a crisp and juicy yet suave texture, a very interesting and expressive Riesling, with fine energy yet with real class. Gains complexity as it warms slightly in the glass. Gives a presence in the corners of the mouth with the skin extract . Has great finesse and texture, such as an excellent Wachau Riesling might show. However, is more Nahe-like in personality. Smells 'old world' and tastes 'new world', a bit at least. Shows Herr Dr. Diel's passion for terroir expression in his Rieslings. 92/100 at a minimum. Not for terribly long keeping, but won't hurt to cellar three to five years more.
Grows into a spicy earthy-strawberry palate impression, with less finesse and more power by the third day.
A wonderful match is the fine dry mellow hard cheese called (Formaggio del) Borgo (de Valcasotto), from the Barolo/Lange region of the Piemonte, Northern Italy, recenly being sold at Kroger--the Beppino Occelli version. About half cow and half sheep milk.
For those who like numbers and vintner-published vineyard data: Composition 100% Riesling Appellation Columbia Valley Acid .77 grams / 100 ml PH 2.97 Residual Sugar 1.25g / 100ml Alcohol 12.90%
Long Shadows’ Sonnet Vineyard planted with German clones at The Benches in the Horse Heaven Hills (47%), Yakima Valley’s Phil Church Vineyard (25%), old vines from Tri-Cities’ Dionysus Vineyard (20%) planted in 1972 Underwood Mountain (8%) in the Columbia Gorge. (92 points)Thanks to Justin Horn for making this wine available to me. __________________
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Delicious. Beautiful lemony color, very clear. Very fresh and refreshing. Crisp and citrusy with hints of apricot, apple and minerality. Good acidity and lovely length. Great with spicy food (green chicken curry). Gotta get me some more.
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Plowing through samples: Pale lemon color. Bright but complex aromatics, like limes, white peach and lychee topped with sea breeze, white flowers and clean laundry. A zesty and brisk wine but such pleasant richness, creaminess and sweetness as well. Peaches, apricot, papaya, drizzled with lime, I like the potpourri, straw, crushed chalk and ginger notes. Complex but stays zesty and downright fun. Delicious now, but perhaps it could do some cool stuff in the cellar. Tasted sighted.
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4/22/2019 - wine4ever Likes this wine: 87 Points
Decided to check on the status of this wine, now 5 years old. Citrus fruit has faded, mineral and pear are much more prominent now. Nice food wine, as the acidity continues to shines here, but the finish is leaving a slight waxy texture that I'm not terribly fond of. I much prefer the composition of these rieslings when initially released.
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8/22/2018 - nzinkgraf wrote:
More apple-y aromas, shows some petrol notes developing on the nose, getting a little waxy too, a la Brandborg 2004. at first it was more apples than not, and I was a little concerned for my taste, but its a more balanced approach now. Shows it’s 12.9% ABV confidently, the apple blunts the finish a bit.
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8/14/2018 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
from a .375
Ideal picnic wine....temperature in the low 90's, pnp with standard picnic fare. Balance now a defining characteristic, lime is muted, petrol very much in background. Acidity lurking to keep all in order
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8/10/2017 - jmcmchi wrote:
Improved balance since last tasting. Enjoyable aperitif
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1/26/2017 - fredman wrote: 89 Points
In a good drinking window at this time.
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11/6/2016 - jcassi01 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Classic apple and pear, with light mineral. Balanced acidity with an off-dry finish. Touch of heat on the tail end when it warmed to room temp.
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7/22/2016 - sarahjscissor1234 Likes this wine: 90 Points
RW&B Tasting-really good
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7/7/2016 - Acohen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, dry with green apple and pear
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6/2/2016 - jmcmchi wrote: 88 Points
Mineral, soft petrol nose
On palate, gentle mineral, lime and tangerine. Tastes sweeter than the posted RS
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5/28/2016 - ikkaariainen Likes this wine: 90 Points
A great inexpensive WA state riesling from a great producer - excellent QPR wine. Very good and drier then revent vintages - enough intensity and acid present for at least 1-2 years of further cellaring. Paired very well with Asian / Indian food, cut well through the acid and spices. Full bodied, great mouth feel, off dry and crisp, surprisingly long aftertaste and a surprisingly warm and floral nose of white peach and green pear. Primary flavors consisted of red apple, citrus and nectarine. Highly recommend this wine.
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5/21/2016 - hoops92 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pleasant, easy drinking, pretty dry for a Reisling - crisp apple. Good asian pairing.
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4/19/2016 - Acohen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp and off dry which was great with Thai
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3/23/2016 - David_T wrote: 89 Points
Dry with notes of apple, lemon/orange/lime zest, and a bit of florals/nectarine. Light acid & minerals. Drink now or should age a few years.
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3/10/2016 - kostaslonis wrote: 86 Points
Go West! Tasting (The QEII Centre, Westminster, London): A bit numb in the nose, off-dry, citrus, stalky, med body and finish, easygoing.
ps seeing all the other comments, I think I got an off bottle
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2/25/2016 - Icemantdx Likes this wine: 88 Points
Noted to be off dry but tasted a bit sweet. Citrus peal peach flavors. Smooth and acidic but maybe a bit too much sugar for more than one glass. Paired with tortilla soup.
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2/9/2016 - rexmerlot wrote: 90 Points
Great Riesling for the price. Another great vintage. Lots of apple and lime, nice and dry.
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12/22/2015 - Acohen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Crisp, refreshing slightly drier than other years but nice acidity and apple
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11/29/2015 - sweetstuff wrote: 92 Points
2014 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's Leap - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (11/29/2015)
2014 Long Shadows Wineries Riesling Poet's Leap $20/750 ml, 12 percent abv. See longshadows.com.
This State of Washington 'Vintner's Collection', made under the supervision of famous and highly talented world-of-wine personalities. This is the result of a collaboration with Armin Diel of Schlossgut Diel, former head of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweinguter, from the Nahe, Germany. When we visited Schlossgut Diel in Burg Layen last time, he kindly flew the American flag from the castle tower! Yes, a real castle.
A Kabinett-styled wine, but drier than the usual kabinett; but has that same ability to deliver a lot in a small package. Cork finished; not decanted, straight out of the bottle; Impitoyable-tasted; very pale greenish, nearly water-white. Actually smells green--with a fresh hint of mint and other garden herbs, like fresh cilantro, delicate florality, sweet pea, and with a bit of blood orange peel.
Like a fine dry fruit soup, like apples and cranberries, and with a crisp and juicy yet suave texture, a very interesting and expressive Riesling, with fine energy yet with real class. Gains complexity as it warms slightly in the glass. Gives a presence in the corners of the mouth with the skin extract . Has great finesse and texture, such as an excellent Wachau Riesling might show. However, is more Nahe-like in personality. Smells 'old world' and tastes 'new world', a bit at least. Shows Herr Dr. Diel's passion for terroir expression in his Rieslings. 92/100 at a minimum. Not for terribly long keeping, but won't hurt to cellar three to five years more.
Grows into a spicy earthy-strawberry palate impression, with less finesse and more power by the third day.
A wonderful match is the fine dry mellow hard cheese called (Formaggio del) Borgo (de Valcasotto), from the Barolo/Lange region of the Piemonte, Northern Italy, recenly being sold at Kroger--the Beppino Occelli version. About half cow and half sheep milk.
For those who like numbers and vintner-published vineyard data:
Composition 100% Riesling
Appellation Columbia Valley
Acid .77 grams / 100 ml
PH 2.97
Residual Sugar 1.25g / 100ml
Alcohol 12.90%
Long Shadows’ Sonnet Vineyard planted with German clones at The Benches in the Horse Heaven Hills (47%), Yakima Valley’s Phil Church Vineyard (25%), old vines from Tri-Cities’ Dionysus Vineyard (20%) planted in 1972 Underwood Mountain (8%) in the Columbia Gorge. (92 points)Thanks to Justin Horn for making this wine available to me.
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9/23/2015 - W2WineGuy Likes this wine: 91 Points
crisp, dry, lemony, nice taster, went great with Chinese food. Enjoy
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9/17/2015 - tcarter Likes this wine: 91 Points
Balanced. Not excessively sweet. Rheingau style.
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9/5/2015 - wine4ever Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious. Beautiful lemony color, very clear. Very fresh and refreshing. Crisp and citrusy with hints of apricot, apple and minerality. Good acidity and lovely length. Great with spicy food (green chicken curry). Gotta get me some more.
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9/2/2015 - nzinkgraf wrote:
positively crusty white flower aromas. ripe lime (pith). damn fine aromas.
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7/29/2015 - fredman wrote: 88 Points
Probably just needs some more time in the bottle for all of the nuances to come through. Already showing some sweet stone fruits and minerality.
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6/21/2015 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 89 Points
Plowing through samples: Pale lemon color. Bright but complex aromatics, like limes, white peach and lychee topped with sea breeze, white flowers and clean laundry. A zesty and brisk wine but such pleasant richness, creaminess and sweetness as well. Peaches, apricot, papaya, drizzled with lime, I like the potpourri, straw, crushed chalk and ginger notes. Complex but stays zesty and downright fun. Delicious now, but perhaps it could do some cool stuff in the cellar. Tasted sighted.
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