Yeast wafts into the room as soon as you open the bottle. Then the fruit arrives, both in aroma and flavor: strawberries, blackberries, candied red currants. A light, drinkable vintage. And there is some acidity for backbone, which is mainly noticeable at the end -- as are the mild, light tannins. Recommended. BSE
The nose has rich dark fruits and with a light floral background of violet. The palate has dark plums, elderberry, pencil lead, and violets. Tobacco leaf shows up on the mid-palate. Tannins are very fine. The overall impression is of smooth layers of dark depth. The finish is sweet and
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WHO: Frisk WHAT: 90% Riesling, 10% Muscat Gordo WHERE: Australia, Victoria WHEN: 2011 HOW MUCH: $10 (media sample) The first thing you notice is bubbles – this wine is lightly effervescent. The nose hints of a little sauvignon blanc, with grass and gooseberry, but it does not appear on the
Lemon-green with a complex and delicate nose showing aromas of grass, smoky minerality and green/citrus fruit. Pure and clean with a refreshing acidity that nicely balances its medium alcohol and body. A very good wine that gives a lot of pleasure. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE:
An outstanding wine that exhibits a focused nose offering minerality, quince, flowers and fresh fruit. Medium sweet on palate with plenty of spices and a creamy phenolic texture. Pronounced acidity balances residual sugars, providing long ageing potential. Drink from 2016. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling, Auler WHERE:
Nose doesn’t offer pure fruit; petrol, peanuts and dried onions are prominent. Much better on the palate, with refreshing acidity delivering flavors of flowers, peach and citrus fruit. Overall a cool climate, focused and well-delineated wine. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Schloss Vollrads WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2008 HOW MUCH:
Lemon with an expressive nose that offers earthy aromas, smoky minerality and green fruit. Off-dry on palate with a refreshing well-integrated acidity that leads the way to a medium round body. Lighter style than Hölle. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2007 HOW MUCH: