An interesting wine, one that changes significantly with its temperature. Chilled, it leads with white flowers and lychee, trending to Meyer lemon on the mid-palate, all with an underlying pear. Acids are light, residual sugar evident, but all pleasantly so. Let it get a bit closer to room temperature, though, and it changes. The nose is a little toasty, with apples and a touch of gasoline in the background. On the palate, baked apple and sweet pear blend with white pepper, leading to a finish that lingers and brings back the memory of your last ginger snap. Drink with chicken salad before it gets too cold for a picnic. Recommended. DH
WHO: Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
WHAT: Riesling
DESIGNATION: Kabinett
WHERE: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
WHEN: 2009
HOW MUCH: $25 (Media sample)
