Remarkable Riesling
Here are some different examples of Riesling. The grape tends to take on so many different variations and flavor profiles based on how its grown and produces. What that means is it allows the wines to be both acidic and sweet, have a richness and length that few white wines can match. I’m always reminded that I need to try more and more of them, every time I drink Riesling.
Nice body – rich with a bit of sweetness – nutty and earthy with nutmeg and cinnamon. Rich and rounded wine – minerality – crushed stone slightly on the tip of the tongue. Tropic fruits – guava, melon, pear, lemon, kiwi. Banana. Overall a good wine – a rather complex wine – good length for a white wine. Priced around $20
Rating: 90pts
Like a big lemon custard pie, the nose was wonderful. Overall, the taste is crisp and acidic with lemon-lime crushed stone and green apple. There are some distinct floral notes as well. The tastes does have a little baked apple under the lid with some buttery texture and a slight peach and plum flavor. Then a pucker-mouth sour patch flavor that draws out the length on the wine. Overall, a very nice, powerful Riesling. It captures the rich body and allows the wine to stand on its own.
Rating: 90pt
2005 Paradiso Riesling Santa Lucia Hills
A nice bright California Riesling that exhibits honeysuckle and pear notes, with a little bit of Asian spice, and a nice round crisp acidity. Overall this wine is a perfect aperitif with hints of wet stone on the nose, followed by a honeyed and rich texture. Good mouth-feel, and I love the lemon custard on the end. Priced around $12
Rating: 89pts
