On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 05:58:59 -0700 (PDT), DaleW >
wrote:

>On Apr 1, 1:15?am, Salil > wrote:
>> ... and not just the Nahe/Mosel/Alsace/Aussie Rieslings.
>>
>> Opened a 2004 Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling
>> Spatlese this weekend.
>> Pale yellow colour. Lovely rich nose that keeps opening up with time
>> to show strawberries, apple, peach, citrus fruits and some earthy
>> notes. This is AWESOME on the palate - full bodied, leesy, chewy and
>> creamy in texture with great balance and bright strawberry and peach
>> flavours. Medium length finish, and it's a ridiculously good value at
>> $20. Now to hunt down the 06.
>>
>> Salil
>
>Leitz is a real favorite in our house. I find this wine and the Rud.
>Klosterlay Kab to be fine values year in and out. Thanks for update on
>the '04.

Rheingau has always been my favorite region. Small area, but the wines
I've experienced have always been notably rich and rewarding.
Unfortunately, the availability in the hinterland is limited and what
does make it here is either low quality or high priced.

Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
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