August 6, 2010
Austria
I believe Riesling is one of the most under appreciated grapes around. People often think of sweet, flat wines but in reality these wines have amazing layers. There is great acidity and zippy minerality. These two characteristics make Riesling a stunning food wine that can handle almost anything you throw at it. If all that [...]
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January 4, 2010
Riesling
Claar Cellars Riesling 2007 White Bluffs Columbia Valley, Washington $12.99 The first approach of the nose reveals notes of stone fruits: peaches, apricots, nectarines. The passion fruit comes afterwards with hints of honey and pineapple. The intense fruity character shows then in the mouth with savory layers of tangerines, very ripe honeydew and pears, juicy [...]
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