The color is very pretty, a light ruby with pink fizzy bubbles. Aromas on the nose are sweet cherries and dried strawberries, with a light touch of dried herbs. On the palate the primary driver is acid, not fruit. The same cherries and strawberries are there, along with the herbs,
Beyond the easy pun on the dryness of this riesling – and the fact that it’s as easy to drink as one, two, three... – this is a seriously good Trocken wine with good depth and balance from a much-lauded producer in the Rheingau. Clean citrus aromas, with notes leaning
There is much to be said for the wonders of assyrtiko grown on the volcanic soils of Santorini. (Just ask W. Blake Gray.) Wines made from that grape variety have roundness and crispness, all at once, and this example from the 2011 vintage is no exception. There is a fruitiness
This mini-carafe style bottle is very cute in the 187ml (split) size. When the cap is twisted off, a clean, floral aroma appears first. Then dried fruit and florals on the palate. This feels more “off dry” than sweet. Medium bubbles, fairly low apparent acidity, with an unremarkable finish. Try
The nose shows red fruits, strawberry and cherry, and pencil lead. Tarter red fruits show on the palate, cranberry and redcurrant, along with sage and pencil lead. Flavors don't change, but deepen on the mid-palate, while the pencil lead lingers on the finish. Tannins sneak up on the mid-palate and
The wine is very dark, almost black. Even with a light behind it it is opaque in the center, royal purple around the edges. The nose shows fresh blackberry with coconut and vanilla lingering in the background. On the palate, blackberries and elderberries lead, with smoke and cayenne pepper in
Clear, bright, medium intensity golden color. Clean on the nose, medium-light aromas of slate, fresh grapes, bunches of sweet smelling white flowers, honeycomb, fresh apple cider, lime zest, and spring water. Medium-dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, and medium-long finish. Flavors of pressed cider, peaches, nectarine,
The nose is sweet, with baked pears and apricots. The same flavors come through on the palate, along with honey, with sweet-sour lemon making an appearance on the mid-palate, leading to a tart lime-driven finish. Mouth-feel is full, acids a bit low, failing to balance the residual sugars. There is