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Jay Labrador wrote:I didn't take notes but an August Kesseler Estate Riesling 2007 went astonishingly well with a Thai dinner last night. I also tried to pair the food with several beers but the wine beat them all hand down.
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David M. Bueker
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
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David M. Bueker wrote:2007 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett
This is lip smacking goodness. It's not the most profoundly complex expression of Riesling, but it is showing fine acid balance, especially for the (in my opinion) somewhat heavy 2007s, and the bright, citric fruit shows as only barely sweet. It's a great food wine that is also great to sip on its own. Drink soon for the pretty fruit and fine balance - it's too lovely to miss out.
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David M. Bueker wrote:Andrew - where in MA do you shop?
Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:WTN: `79 Jos. Christoffel Jr. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, M-S-R.
What a great gift last Xmas from the girls at the Grill. Letting them try some of the wines from the cellar pays off! This Mosel is still available for $70 Cdn I think, nineteen bottles left I am told.
Pulling the cork was easy, still looked new and in great condition. 7.5% alc, A.P. Nr 2 602 144 4 80.
I let wine breathe for an hour and served nicely chilled. As the wine came from DeVines, I allowed the staff there to try a small glass, they were duely impressed when I served blind!
Color was a medium gold. On the nose, some lemon/citrus and white stonefruit. All thought the gasolein enhanced the wine and added to the character. The lovely aromatics did decline somewhat by late evening.
Initial entry thoughts were this is top notch! The terrific acidity balances the sweetness, honeysuckle on a long finish. "Great with Szechuan food" was a comment, "tropical fruit salad" another. Ripe apple and pear to my mind, not at all cloying. Very impressive indeed and one of the best German wines I have ever tasted.
Andrew Burge wrote:David M. Bueker wrote:2007 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett
This is lip smacking goodness. It's not the most profoundly complex expression of Riesling, but it is showing fine acid balance, especially for the (in my opinion) somewhat heavy 2007s, and the bright, citric fruit shows as only barely sweet. It's a great food wine that is also great to sip on its own. Drink soon for the pretty fruit and fine balance - it's too lovely to miss out.
This is one of my favourite tipples for similar reasons - its not especially complex, but it is lovely. Full of joy.
While September is now over, I must report I have managed to secure some 1979 Leo Buring DWI16 Eden Valley Riesling - one of the all time Australian Classics. Perfectly cellared since release. Salivating to try it again.
cheers
Andrew
Tim York wrote:Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:WTN: `79 Jos. Christoffel Jr. Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, M-S-R.
What a great gift last Xmas from the girls at the Grill. Letting them try some of the wines from the cellar pays off! This Mosel is still available for $70 Cdn I think, nineteen bottles left I am told.
Pulling the cork was easy, still looked new and in great condition. 7.5% alc, A.P. Nr 2 602 144 4 80.
I let wine breathe for an hour and served nicely chilled. As the wine came from DeVines, I allowed the staff there to try a small glass, they were duely impressed when I served blind!
Color was a medium gold. On the nose, some lemon/citrus and white stonefruit. All thought the gasolein enhanced the wine and added to the character. The lovely aromatics did decline somewhat by late evening.
Initial entry thoughts were this is top notch! The terrific acidity balances the sweetness, honeysuckle on a long finish. "Great with Szechuan food" was a comment, "tropical fruit salad" another. Ripe apple and pear to my mind, not at all cloying. Very impressive indeed and one of the best German wines I have ever tasted.
Nice TN, Bob. That's what mature German Riesling, particularly Mosel, is all about. It would be a pity if this style were to decline as all the best grapes go into the GGs, etc.
Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote: There are some other more recent vintages in the store from Christoffel so might have to visit when in-house PO is out of town next week. I also saw some 2007 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslesen.
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