The legendary monkey bottle takes a new turn with Affentaler riesling, a lighter alternative to spatburgunder. Less tannin, more monkey!
BearBoat Riesling, made from 100% Riesling grapes, has a pale straw color with pronounced aromas of white peach, citrus and honeysuckle. On the palate, it has a modest body with refreshing acidity. This wine is delicately balanced with floral finishing notes. Riesling thrives in cool climates, which is why 100% of...
Beringer Founders Estate Riesling
This is a wonderfully refreshing wine its ripe peach and apricot flavors are perfectly balanced by a touch of lemon-lime. The brightness and acidity of the wine make it very food-friendly while the enticing peach and apricot flavors make it difficult to have just one glass!
Distinctive mineral characteristics to the region from the slaty vineyards give way to fruity citrus, honeysuckle and orange blossom aromas. Clean, bright, lively, fresh citrus fruit flavors with just a touch of effervescence make this a refreshing wine.
Black Tower is Germany’s most widely exported white wine. With its fresh appealing style it meets the needs of today’s ever more discerning consumer. A combination of selected grapes from prime wine-growing areas and careful vinification using the most modern methods with temperature controlled fermentation ensure Black Tower wines are always...
The Riesling grape is considered by many to be the finest of German grape varieties, and Blue Nun’s Riesling uses them to superb effect. It’s fragrant, fruity, crisp and lively. Good with white meats and fish. Once again, versatile enough to go with most things. And because it’s a very light,...
BV Coastal Estate's 2007 Riesling greets the nose with fragrant pear and dried apricot plumed by orange blossom. The balance of ripe fruit and bright acidity interweave to create an inviting, medium-bodied wine that smoothly slides across the palate with juicy peach and lychee flavors highlighted by a classic flinty finish....
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2008
This wine shows the classic characteristics of Riesling from the Columbia Valley: ripe peach, crisp apple and zesty grapefruit. The wine is off-dry and delivers fresh vibrant flavors followed by a long lingering finish. Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses and chicken.
This Riesling has silvery clarity with a light green tint. On the nose, it displays fresh white peach, jasmine and pear aromas. Its palate explodes with classic Riesling flavors of candied grapefruit, mineral and stone fruit, that last well into its long, juicy finish. Off-dry, this elegant wine shows just a...
Columbia Crest Johannisberg Riesling Two Vine 2007
Heritage of acclaim includes a Best Buy and a listing on Harvey Steiman's Best-Value Wines from Washington in the Wine Spectator for the 1999. Apricot and honeysuckle are noticeable on the palate. This is a clean, crisp wine that offers a hint of sweetness on the balanced finish. Doug Gore, Winemaker
Dr. Fischer Riesling Classic 2005
The Dr. Fischer Classic is made from estate-grown Saar fruit which lends a fresh, flinty character. Has a low alcohol content but is high in fragrance and flavors. You'll smell white peach, flowers and pear married with a citrus, mineral acidity. A new German classic ideal as an aperitif or fun...
The Dr. Loosen Qba is perhaps one of the most consistently performing values among mosel wines. Its modest sweetness is perfectly balanced by its racy acidity. The resulting wine is food friendly, but offers up enough interest to be enjoyed without accompaniment. Dr. L comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep...
Dr. Thanisch Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese 2005
Dr. H. Thanisch Estate The Thanisch family is mentioned as producers of noble wines as early as 1800 and during the 19th century the estate achieved its world-wide reputation under the leadership of Hugo Thanisch, a Doctor of Philosophy and a member of the county government. Today the estate is managed...
Dr. Thanisch Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Spatlese 2004
Dr. H. Thanisch Estate The Thanisch family is mentioned as producers of noble wines as early as 1800 and during the 19th century the estate achieved its world-wide reputation under the leadership of Hugo Thanisch, a Doctor of Philosophy and a member of the county government. Today the estate is managed...
Dr.Loosen Wehlener Sonnenhuhr Riesling Kabinett 2007
Wehlener Sonnenuhr (VAY-len-er ZON-en-ooer) is a precipitously steep and rocky vineyard which yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world. It has very thin soil and the purest blue slate of any Mosel vineyard. This gives a lively minerality to the wine, along with a delicate...
Fess Parker's White Riesling has gained an audience of ardent Riesling lovers over the past few years. While it is a slightly off-dry wine, it retains a bright, crisp acidity and is perfectly matched to a wide array of foods. The aromatics and flavor profile are exotic and inviting with mysterious...
Fetzer Johannisberg Riesling Valley Oaks
Johannisberg Riesling from the cool, coastal regions of Mendocino, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties produces consistently outstanding wines with delicate floral and fruit flavors and crisp acidity.
Freemark Abbey Edelwein Gold 375ml 2000
Extended fruit maturity and slow botrytis development produced fruit highly concentrated in sugar, acidity, and flavor. Fermentation of Edelwein Gold is always challenging, and in 2000 the yeast fermented very slowly for over five months! It produced a wine of pure gold color with intense aromas of fruit blossoms, orange marmalade,...
Hoffman-Simon Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett 2007
It has the structure of the 07s with the maracuja and bergamot of the site; a nice yin yang of stone and wisteria and quetsch (purple plums); good length for an entirely attractive and characteristic Mosel wine.
Gold Medal - 2001 American Wine Society National Conference and 2002 Riverside International Wine Competition
Hogue Cellars Riesling Late Harvest 2007
Eastern Washington’s low annual rainfall and cool nights during the growing season make it the perfect area for producing consistently great late harvest wines. Hogue has developed a style with Late Harvest White Riesling that includes a level of sweetness around four percent. Richness, viscosity and crisp balancing acidity without overpowering...
An extremely dry winter preceded the 2007 growing season. These unprecedented dry weather conditions continued throughout spring and into early summer making it necessary to supplement irrigation for maintenance of healthy grapevine status. Generally Riesling yields were marginally lower than in the 2006 vintage, but fruit quality was maintained across all...
Jekel Johannisberg Riesling 2005
Here's an off-dry Riesling that stands up well to spicy food, or celebrated on its own as a wonderful aperitif. Breathe in a wonderful bouquet of ripe pineapple, mandarin Orange, Mango passion fruit and Jasmine alongside tropical notes highlighted with rose petals. Your first sip will find a market basket of...
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2003
The soft, satin-textured 2003 Riesling Auslese Graacher Himmelreich exhibits smoky nuts, poached pears, and candied over-ripe apples in its angle-free yet sulfur-affected character. Projected maturity: 2014-2025. - Rated 89, Robert Parker Terrific auslese. Pure, vibrant and elegant, with a panoply of peach, lime and slate aromas and flavors matched to a seamless frame. Lovely aftertaste of baked apple and vanilla. Drink now through 2025. –BS - Rated 94, Wine Spectator
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2007
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. Mosel wines have enjoyed a high reputation since the last centuries of the Roman Empire. Very favorable weather conditions until August fostered the development of the grapes in 1998. Those vintners who managed to harvest selectively were rewarded with clean grape material, good for brilliant Kabinett and Spätlese wines. Upon...
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2004
About a third of this wine was poured out, then the bottle was violently shaken to help rid it of CO2 and to allow the SO2 to blow-off some. It was then allowed to rest and aerate before being tasted. My instincts suggest that those willing to wait 10-12 years will...
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 375ml 2007
Very favorable weather conditions until August fostered the development of the grapes in 1997. Those vintners who managed to harvest selectively were rewarded with clean grape material, good for brilliant Kabinett and Spätlese wines. Upon these roots Joh. Jos. Prüm founded the eponymous estate in 1911, which now encompasses 35 acres...
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2007
Prum’s 2004 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett A.P. #9 is redolent of apple blossom, clover, honey, vanilla, lemon, and fresh yeasty notes, significantly more forthcoming than was the nose on the corresponding Graacher. In the mouth, it manages to seem virtually weightless, yet pleasantly soothing and mouth-coating in texture and satisfyingly insistent in its ester-rich apple blossom and clover inner-mouth florality. It finishes with long, pure but discrete apple, almond, and wet stone. Typically for this wine, one can look for it to gain complexity over three to five years in bottle and give pleasure for two decades. There tend to be multiple Prum bottlings of a given combinations of site and Pradikat, but I am never privy to an overview of these. To sin on the side of safety, I have noted the A.P. # for wines I tasted from bottle, but Manfred Prum routinely seeks to assure me that any alternate bottlings will not differ substantially from those I have tasted, and consistent excellence – like ageworthiness – has long been a hallmark of Joh. Jos. Prum Rieslings. Picking this year – until the middle of December – culminated in Eiswein harvests several days earlier than the vast majority of those essayed in 2004. I did not have opportunity to taste the embryonic results of those pickings, nor did I taste Prum’s 2004s from Bernkastel and Zeltingen sites. - Rated 88, Robert Parker Complex and scintillating aromas and flavors of black currant, violet, lime and mineral mesh seamlessly with the lovely structure and silky texture. Fine length and juicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2025. 3,000 cases made. –BS - Rated 92, Wine Spectator
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2007
When tasted in August, the 2004 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese A.P. #13 (or another, similar lot – because I was tasting them without benefit of identifying A.P. numbers) was richer in texture and more complex in flavors – if more restrained in their expression - than its Graach counterpart. Tasted in November, this A.P. #13 displayed significantly more sheer intensity. The aroma of cinnamon, honeysuckle, and vanilla-tinged watermelon and apple leads to a mouth-coating, rich yet delicate palate with nut oil, vanilla, and wet stones underlying the wine’s exuberant, juicy fruit. Vividly fresh apple and melon along with salted lime, nut paste, honey, and wet stones inform a persistent finish and complete a picture balancing ripeness and considerable overt sweetness with delicacy and lift that is typical for the long-lived wines of this estate. There tend to be multiple Prum bottlings of a given combinations of site and Pradikat, but I am never privy to an overview of these. To sin on the side of safety, I have noted the A.P. # for wines I tasted from bottle, but Manfred Prum routinely seeks to assure me that any alternate bottlings will not differ substantially from those I have tasted, and consistent excellence – like ageworthiness – has long been a hallmark of Joh. Jos. Prum Rieslings. Picking this year – until the middle of December – culminated in Eiswein harvests several days earlier than the vast majority of those essayed in 2004. I did not have opportunity to taste the embryonic results of those pickings, nor did I taste Prum’s 2004s from Bernkastel and Zeltingen sites. - Rated 92, Robert Parker Peach and apple aromas and flavors are backed by crisp acidity in this Riesling. It starts out rich, then tightens up on the finish. All the elements are there. Best from 2008 through 2020. 550 cases made. –BS - Rated 89, Wine Spectator
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 375ml 2007
Despite its still youthful freshness, this rich and at the same time elegant Spätlese (literally: late-harvest ) from the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard shows a fine fruity, floral Riesling characteristic and an underlying hint of mineral from the grey Devonian slate soil. Serve this refreshing wine slightly chilled! Enjoy it just...
Kendall Jackson Riesling Vintners Reserve 2007
Honeysuckle, apricot and peach flavors delicately mingle with hints of Anjou pear. Deliciously crisp and nearly-dry with overflowing orange blossom flavor accented by aromatic jasmine and a delightful finish.
Knipser's dry top Riesling wine from their Grand Cru top vineyard locations. Primarily chalky soil. Very low yield with selective manual harvesting. Powerful and very mineral Riesling wine with potential for stocking.
Kurt Darting Durkheimer Nonnengarten Rieslaner TBA 2000 500ml
Massive and stentorian German wine, yet detailed and vinous, not liqueurous; dense as titanium.
Leitz Rudesheimer Drachenstein Riesling 2008 - Dragonstone
The Dragonstone is Leitz's entry level wine. Though from the Drachenstein (Dragonstone) vineyard and picked at 90 Oechsle (Spätlese quality) it is declassified to a QbA. However, this has resulted in what is possibly our best value wine on the 'shelves'. It has soft sweet notes enveloping bracing and mouth-watering acidity....
The generous flavours and contemporary, easy-drinking style of LINDEMANS® Bin 75 Riesling combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last. Mandarin and citrus blossom flavours.
The 2008 Loredona Riesling offers delicate aromas of lychee, asian pear, citrus blossom, and a touch of honey. On the palate, complex layers of ripe apricot mingle with lemon-lime, structured by a light minerality. The wine shows nice, refreshing acidity, finishing with a pleasant tartness that lingers on the palate. Loredona...
Maximin Grunhauser Apbsberg Riesling Spatlese 2007
The apple and mineral flavors take on an herbal edge in this gentle, creamy version from the Mosel. It fades quickly on the finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,000 cases made. -Wine Spectator
Balancing intense fruit flavors with delicate aromas, Mirassou wines embody the optimism and pioneering spirit passed down through six generations of the Mirassou family. Featuring a bright, uniquely approachable style, this Monterey County Riesling honors the Mirassou family's heritage while appealing to a new generation of wine enthusiasts. Their California Riesling...
Montinore reserve Sweet Reisling 2007
The wine has a medium straw gold color with a beautiful aroma of pineapple and grapefruit with floral overtones. On the palate it bursts with ripe pineapple and fresh grapefruit flavors accented with notes of honey and flowers. The finish is sweet but balanced by the ample acidity leaving one with...
The Washington grapes that Pacific Rim chooses for the Sweet Riesling are picked riper than the grapes for the dry Riesling. They use a small amount of yeast to encourage the fermentation to stick or keep it from becoming completely dry. They ferment at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Like...
Golden straw in color, Pepperwood Grove's Australian Riesling has aromas of apricots, hibiscus blossom, and hint of sweet lavender. With integrated sweetness, the flavors of pineapple, nectarine, candied ginger, and subtle lemongrass and blood orange notes are profound yet delicate. This is a great wine to serve with spicy foods, the...
Polka Dot Riesling Pink Dot 2006
In 2004, the Pfalz, one of Germany's best growing regions, experienced one of the best Riesling harvests in nearly 30 years. Polka dot Riesling, crafted with grapes from the Pfalz, has just the right balance of acidity and softness. Crisp acidity balances sweetness for a clean, yet lingering finish.
Schloss Johannisberger Grunlack Riesling Spatlese Trocken 2006
In accordance with the revival of the classical Riesling wines, as of the 2000 vintage, the wines of Schloss Johannisberg, come with a unique and characteristical label showing the landscape and the castle, hereby paying tribute to its historical tradition of pictorial labels. A mouth filling wine of Riesling fruit flavours,...
Schloss Saarstein Serringer Riesling Spatlese 2005
Open, with a gossamer texture and a vibrant structure. Lacy and filigreed, with lime, peach and mineral flavors gliding to an almost tart finish. Best from 2008 through 2018. 400 cases made. –BS - Rated 89, Wine Spectator The 2005 Serriger Schloss Saarstein Riesling Spatlese –dry tasting but not “trocken” at 13 grams residual sugar – represents the main harvest from the estate’s oldest vines (planted in 1943). Fermented in fuder but then moved to stainless steel to preserve freshness, this Spatlese offers intense aromas of pear, cherry and sweet herbal essences. Sleek, yet subtly creamy and decidedly slatey on the palate, it finishes with cherry, nut oil, herb, and pear skin persistence. I would hang on to this wine for a few years and then enjoy: the 2002 version – with similar winemaking and gross chemical analysis – is lovely today. - Rated 89, Robert Parker
Trefethen Estate Dry Riesling 2008
Enticing, fragrant aromas of fresh citrus, green apple and peach fruit, accented by lovely honeysuckle and mineral scents. On the graceful palate, the wine's bright, lively, lemon-lime and peach flavors are given added zest by a refreshing minerality that threads through the wine's crisp, lingering finish. Riesling is a wonderful apéritif...
Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederick Emile Gold Label 2002
This famous Riesling comes from the choicest slopes of Ribeauvillé overlooking the Trimbach winery which are Geisberg and Osterberg. The sun exposure is south and southeast. The vine's high average age of some 40 years ensures low yields and concentrated fruit. The eldest vines are about 50 years old and more....
The Riesling is a full flavored elegant wine, combining citrus flavors of ripe pink grapefruit and orange peel with delicate floral notes and a fresh off-dry finish. It’s an ideal wine to pair with any spicy Asian cuisine or fresh summer salads.
The Two Princes in question are the 31st (Prince Michael) and 32nd Generation of winegrowers in the same family. This very affordable Riesling strikes the perfect balance between fruit and acidity (something Schloss Wallhausen is best known for). Two Princes is rich with the slate character so representative of its roots....
The Arroyo Seco Appellation is defined by a unique geological feature called the Arroyo Seco Cone. Composed of soils, water sources, and wind streams that differentiate it from the Salinas Valley and the Monterey Appellation, it was created over eons by the flow of the Arroyo Seco as it spills down...
Zilliken Butterfly Riesling 2006
Fresh floral aromas spun with pear and cassis tickles the nose. White peach, orange and lemon fill out the palate. It is tart and clean, with sleek composition and fine minerality throughout. Food Affinity: The Butterfly can be served as an aperitif, or as a wonderful food companion with your lighter...
Graceland Cellars Riesling ~ Blue Hawaii 2008
When you have a Burning Love for spicy food this Riesling will be just perfect. Nose: Rich, powerful scent of tropical fruit, peach and some oak notes.
Palate: A Californian Chardonnay at it's best; dry, rich taste with tropical fruits, apricot and notes of vanilla and oak.
Ideal with: Grilled rich fish...
This lovely wine shows classic aromas of fresh white peach, D'Anjou pears and citrus with mineral and floral notes and a stylish off-dry palate framed by vivid acidity. Riesling is best served chilled and pairs well with hot summer nights and lighter fare such as halibut, chicken in creamy tarragon sauce...
Snap Dragon picked the grapes in the cool hours of the day to preserve the delicate balance of flavors and aromas. At the winery, the grapes were gently destemmed, pressed and placed into stainless steel for a long, slow fermentation, allowing maximum extraction of their intricate nuances. Just before dryness, we...
Sterling Vintners Collection Riesling
To preserve the delicate aromas and flavors of the Riesling, they picked the fruit in the cool hours of the morning, careful to avoid any crushing or bruising of the skins. After gentle pressing we then placed the juice in stainless steel for a long, cool fermentation, which kept the fruit-driven...
