Discovering Wine

Tasted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by The Kokopelli with 529 views

Introduction

Old World Whites

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2009 Martín Códax Albariño Rías Baixas Burgáns 89 Points

    Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas

    A pale yellow wine with a light body. The nose has lime, melon and a certain brininess. In the mouth, there is plenty of acidity and minerality, with tastes of lime citrus that evolve to white grapefruit as it warms. For me, this was excellent when served cold, but not nearly so good as it neared room temperature. The short finish featured grapefruit and lingering lime.

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  • 2009 Loosen Bros. Riesling Dr. L 90 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    The Dr. L Riesling is pale yellow, showing hints of effervescence, with a light body. The nose is reticent with slight floral scents and hints of green apple. Tastes of white peach and apple fill the mouth for this off-dry and effervescent wine. The wine has peach and apple on a short finish. A very flamboyant wine, but not much complexity.

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  • 2009 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya Rueda Old Vines 87 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda

    Pale yellow and light bodied, the Shaya Verdejo has a nose of green apples. In the mouth, it has a chalky feel, with tastes of green apple, pear and a hint of spearmint that rounds out the wine. The finish is short to medium with green apple. Overall, this wine doesn't grab me, it's a combination and style that I will always find to be something that I find unattractive.

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  • 2008 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico ! 89 Points

    Italy, Marche, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico

    Pale yellow and light bodied, the Umani Ronchi Verdicchio has a nose that commands attention. Featuring scents of fresh mulch, wild ferment yeast and herbal scents (basil or mint). In the mouth, powerful tastes of lemon and lemon pith, followed by more of the same on the medium finish. Somewhat off-setting at first, but improves quite a bit as it warms in the glass. Some may find the nose to be quite unappealing.

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  • 2007 Heidi Schröck Muscat 88 Points

    Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee-Hügelland

    The Heidi Schrock Muscat is pale yellow with a medium body. The nose has cantaloupe and hints of pepper. Good acidity in the mouth, with tastes of lime citrus. The wine finishes with citrus and some pepper. This is solid, not a lot of complexity, but very enjoyable.

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