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Riesling Wine Tasting Notes
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2007 Mirassou California, Riesling $12 Score: 89.0 To give credit where credit is due, Mirassou has been keeping Riesling alive in California for (at least) the past 30 years. The 2007 version delivers gala apples and white peach flavors. The off-dry palate gives soft mouthfeel, balanced by crisp acidity and low pH, as well as a hint of spritz. |
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Mirassou Monterey County Riesling $11 Score: 87.0 Despite the 5% Gewurztraminer and 2.5% Viognier, the varietal markers of tart apple and white peach shine through. Dry and well balanced, with reasonable alcohol (12.6%), it makes an easy aperitif, and pairs well with poultry, veal, pork or stronger flavored fish and shellfish, such as swordfish or shrimp. |
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1999 Jekel Vineyards Monterey Riesling Late Harvest Score: 91.0 "At 16% residual sugar this late harvest Riesling is sweet, with zesty flavors of pear nectar and cloves, and a zippy finish carried by firm acidity." |
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1998 Geyser Peak Reserve Sonoma County Riesling Late Harvest Score: 92.0 "A dessert all by itself: sweet clover honey, almond paste and butter, balanced both by good acidity and a hint of astringency in the finish. I prefer it by itself, but it can pair successfully with pound cake or panna cotta. " |
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1999 Robert Mondavi Coastal Monterey Johannisberg Riesling $9.00 Score: 89.0 "Tasted blind, I thought this Riesling was dry. The numbers indicate 2.4% residual sugar, but its so well balanced that it sure tastes dry. Spritzy, tart, with crisp green apple and honeydew fruit, mineral notes and light astringency through the finish." |
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1999 Chateau St. Jean Sonoma County Johannisberg Riesling $12.00 Score: 87.0 "Just off-dry, medium-bodied, flowery and minerally." |
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1999 Jekel Vineyards Monterey Riesling $10.00 Score: 91.0 "One of the best Rieslings from America, this shows classic apple character coupled with the mineral complexity and scintillating acidity, and light sweetness. Very fine apertif or pair with fish." |
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1999 Amity Vineyards Oregon Dry Riesling $9.50 Score: 90.0 "Clean, crisp, dry with scintillating mineral notes on the palate, tart limey fruit and good length. A perfect match for shellfish or chicken breast. " |
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