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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Brian Gilp wrote:It all depends. Can't judge on the listed alcohol alone. Too many other factors.
Robin Garr wrote:* For traditional European wine styles, extreme high alcohol sheds authenticity, and that matters.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:Fortifieds don't count in the same category Salil.
Ben Rotter
Ultra geek
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Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:59 pm
Sydney, Australia (currently)
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
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Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Sam Platt wrote:I can't imagine a 14%+ alcohol Riesling being even remotely Riesling-like.
Rahsaan wrote:Sam Platt wrote:I can't imagine a 14%+ alcohol Riesling being even remotely Riesling-like.
Then you might get lost in Southern Germany, Alsace, or Austria where they can approach 14% (although 16% does sound crazy for any table wine, white or red).
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
2330
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Rashaan wrote: Then you might get lost in Southern Germany, Alsace, or Austria where they can approach 14% (although 16% does sound crazy for any table wine, white or red).
Sam Platt wrote:I don't recall ever personally coming across a Riesling in excess of 12.5% alcohol.Rahsaan wrote: Then you might get lost in Southern Germany, Alsace, or Austria where they can approach 14% (although 16% does sound crazy for any table wine, white or red).
Rahsaan wrote: And of course given the vagueness of labeling, best not to get too attached to what's on the label.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:At either 14 or 14.5% the allowance drops to +/- 1%.
Bill Hooper wrote:Rahsaan, Which Weißburgunder were you drinking?
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Sam Platt wrote: I can't imagine a 14%+ alcohol Riesling being even remotely Riesling-like.
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