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Riesling Wine Tasting Notes
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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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1998 Chateau Ste. Michelle Dr. Loosen Cold Creek Vineyard Columbia Valley Riesling Eroica $20.00 Score: 86.0 "Rieslings are a rather rare commodity in the U.S. This Washington Riesling is crisp and spritzy, with good varietal definition in its apple and honey fruit. Just off-dry, it would be a fine match for poultry or pork." |
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