Weingut Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch Erben Müller-Burggraef Riesling 2016
Lemon zest, apricot, pear, honeycomb and spice, the 2016 Weingut Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch Erben Müller-Burggraef Riesling is lush and languid on entry. It unfurls at a leisurely pace, pierced only by a singular, racy vein of acidity followed by a burst of saline and pink grapefruit tipped minerality. An excellent value. 10.0% ABV | […]
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Dry Riesling 2015
Demure nose—a pretty bouquet of spring blossoms, lemon drop, and white peaches. What the 2015 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Dry Riesling lacks in aromatic vim, it makes up for on the palate, which full and round on entry with a surprisingly punchy burst of white grapefruit and lemon pith that ricochets through the core. Finishes with a […]
Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling 2013
Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling is a unquestionably quaffable for a mere $11-$12. While not as intense or complex as more expensive offerings from the Mosel, what you can expect are lush aromas of apricot, clover honey, lemon drop and a classic though faint top note of kerosene. It’s off-dry with lots of mouth-coating viscosity […]
Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese Alte Reben 2012
Rich and unctuous, the Meulenhof Mosel Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese Alte Reben 2012 is ripe, juicy apricot, golden Opal apple and paraffin, a twinkling top note of kerosene. Soft and silky on entry, with a medium level of acidity that leans towards bright citrus fruit, candied lemon peel and dried pineapple. I found my self […]
Max Ferd. Richter Mülheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett 2000
This Max Ferd. Richter Mülheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinett 2000 has aged gracefully, which is good news for Riesling lovers, since this Mosel gem sells for under $15.00 in the US. On the nose, the merest hint of petrol, but mostly there is fruit; dried pineapple, dried apricot, and delicate citrus. It’s round and full on […]