Went to a tasting at a local shop last night Reislings were on the menu
(misplaced vintages all were current issue)
First up was Boony Doone flowery and fruity simple
Villa Maria New Zealand this was very nice and crisp with a lot of
acid on the finish not a lot of complexity but definitely more wine than
the BD
Mitchell Australia very lemony too tart and puckery for me though it had
its fans (My wife included)
Trimbach Alsace I really like this for an every day riesling it is crisp
but balanced.
Zind Humbrect (roughly 20USD version) More body and flowers than the
Trimbach, a little more rs? more body
Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Kabinett This smelled like a flower garden,
very strong perfume exotic but not nearly as nice as
Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Spatlese This was hands down my favorite of
the night, darker in color richer and yet balanced throughout.
All in all the Trimbach will find its way home again as it fits
everyone's profile, but if I could sneak an off dry the Grunhauser
Spatlese may just hide out until company comes.
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Joseph Coulter
Cruises and Vacations
http://www.josephcoulter.com/