Retail ~$15. I paid $10. This is by no means a blockbuster of a spätlese, it is more of an every day kind of drinker. Nonetheless, I find that basic German wines go well with Korean food. I have never tried a more sophisticated (read expensive) version since I fear that the subtlety that comes along with the elevated status would be lost among the spice. This wine had some nice basic flavors and a bit of sugar that helps cool the spice. Good to Very Good. 86 points.
A solid value-priced Spätlese, offering a medium body, simple orchard fruits and a bit of petrol on the nose. A bit too lean and a bit too sweet, this misses the mark, but then for the price, what can one really expect? Approx $15, drink thru 2012.
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taste: good acidic backbone with tangy lemon zest notes, sweet apple crisp, lots of minerals, and tropical citrus tones
overall: the acidity on this is perfect and really ties the wine together. good complexity on both the nose and palate with a lemon zest attack and well defined mineral finish
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6/22/2012 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 86 Points
Retail ~$15. I paid $10. This is by no means a blockbuster of a spätlese, it is more of an every day kind of drinker. Nonetheless, I find that basic German wines go well with Korean food. I have never tried a more sophisticated (read expensive) version since I fear that the subtlety that comes along with the elevated status would be lost among the spice. This wine had some nice basic flavors and a bit of sugar that helps cool the spice. Good to Very Good. 86 points.
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11/25/2011 - Wine Concert Guy wrote:
we really liked this; not to sweet
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10/16/2009 - Tim Heaton wrote:
A solid value-priced Spätlese, offering a medium body, simple orchard fruits and a bit of petrol on the nose. A bit too lean and a bit too sweet, this misses the mark, but then for the price, what can one really expect? Approx $15, drink thru 2012.
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10/20/2008 - KeithAkers wrote: 90 Points
connoisseur wines new world and new additions fall portfolio (Vivere, Chicago IL): nose: really nice sweet nose filled with apple crisp, a lot of tropical citrus tones, and some tangy lemon zest
taste: good acidic backbone with tangy lemon zest notes, sweet apple crisp, lots of minerals, and tropical citrus tones
overall: the acidity on this is perfect and really ties the wine together. good complexity on both the nose and palate with a lemon zest attack and well defined mineral finish
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8/27/2008 - CaliCab wrote: 85 Points
Fruity and crisp, slightly effervescent. A little too sweet for my personal taste. Simple, pear and citrus.
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