WSET Intermediate L5

Tasted Wednesday, March 16, 2011 by Barolo Raymond with 424 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2008 Howard Park Riesling Great Southern 86 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Great Southern

    WSET 2. Clear, light straw. Moderate nose with loads of petrol, oak/toast, eucalyptus and some tropical fruits shine through. Dry, high acidity, a bit biting, citrus flavones, medium bodied. Not balanced to my liking. Leaves dry mouthfeel.
    Value/money= 6.

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  • 2008 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Mülheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett feinherb 88 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    WSET 2: Clear straw-lemon, moderate nose with apple, peach, and hints of petrol. Off-dry, medium fine-structured acidity, apple, pine apple, peach, medium-lit body,well balanced.
    Value/money = 8

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  • 2007 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 89 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    WSET 2. Clear medium-deep garnet. Light to medium nose straight from the bottos (needs decanting to open up). Red fruits, jam, and sweet spice. On the palate off-dry with medium acidity, revealing strawberries, red cherries, dried fruit even. Full-bodied, low acidity, and very low tannins with chewy texture. Medium finish. Decant at least 60 min.
    Value/money = 7.5

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