Clear medium intensity lemon hue. Slightly oily texture maybe supported by a bit of residual sugar and/or healthy alcohol levels. On the nose, the wine seems quite introvert at first glance. Delicate and elegant aromas of green fruits, hints of petrol and some minerals suggest a promising wine yet already enjoyable. Surprisingly, the refreshing wave coming from the acidity that I was expecting on the palate didn't occur and aromas suggesting peach, citrus and botrytis were very pleasing. Very good. The wine is essentially dry but there is some noticeable sweetness. With the quality and the intensity of the flavours finishing into a clean and persistent aftertaste, this is another example of a great Riesling wine that will live a long time.
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Clear bright medium intensity with ruby-garnet hue. Medium plus intensity on the nose and complex. The blend is developing and showing hints of blackfruits, minerals, smoke, spices, earth and meat. On the palate, the balance is striking with quality ingredients. The wine displays crisp and refreshing acidity along with discrete silky and integrated tannins. The flavour intensity balancing nicely the alcohol levels contribute to the affirmative yet elegant and civilized mouth-feel. The finish is expressive and long. Ready to drink but can age.
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2004 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Cuvée Ste. Catherine
1/12/2008 - yhcote wrote: 90 Points
Clear medium intensity lemon hue. Slightly oily texture maybe supported by a bit of residual sugar and/or healthy alcohol levels. On the nose, the wine seems quite introvert at first glance. Delicate and elegant aromas of green fruits, hints of petrol and some minerals suggest a promising wine yet already enjoyable. Surprisingly, the refreshing wave coming from the acidity that I was expecting on the palate didn't occur and aromas suggesting peach, citrus and botrytis were very pleasing. Very good. The wine is essentially dry but there is some noticeable sweetness. With the quality and the intensity of the flavours finishing into a clean and persistent aftertaste, this is another example of a great Riesling wine that will live a long time.
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2001 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
12/14/2007 - yhcote wrote: 90 Points
Clear bright medium intensity with ruby-garnet hue. Medium plus intensity on the nose and complex. The blend is developing and showing hints of blackfruits, minerals, smoke, spices, earth and meat. On the palate, the balance is striking with quality ingredients. The wine displays crisp and refreshing acidity along with discrete silky and integrated tannins. The flavour intensity balancing nicely the alcohol levels contribute to the affirmative yet elegant and civilized mouth-feel. The finish is expressive and long. Ready to drink but can age.
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