The nose on this is more complex than my cheap wines, which I love. There’s an underlying scent (stone? Mineral?) and then this really fruity melody that hits a bunch of sweet notes at once. It’s layered like a good perfume. Swirling totally brings out a different nose that’s more balanced, like a mix of the two notes from before. The legs fit the flavor profile - they are viscous and slow, which reflects the sweetness of the wine. The taste is a punch of fruity umami, which is different from the much more sweetness-forward sip I got when I first uncorked it. This is such a fun wine and I’ve been able to successfully pair it with a wide variety of foods. Sommelier’s suggestion of sushi was an outstanding pairing, too.
The nose on this is more complex than my cheap wines, which I love. There’s an underlying scent (stone? Mineral?) and then this really fruity melody that hits a bunch of sweet notes at once. It’s layered like a good perfume. Swirling totally brings out a different nose that’s more balanced, like a mix of the two notes from before. The legs fit the flavor profile - they are viscous and slow, which reflects the sweetness of the wine. The taste is a punch of fruity umami, which is different from the much more sweetness-forward sip I got when I first uncorked it. This is such a fun wine and I’ve been able to successfully pair it with a wide variety of foods. Sommelier’s suggestion of sushi was an outstanding pairing, too.
Oct 20th, 2020
Not as much of an umami bomb as I was expecting. Still good, nonetheless.
Not as much of an umami bomb as I was expecting. Still good, nonetheless.
Jul 5th, 2020Tip-top Riesling-heavy blend. About as close to a great kabinett Mosel as I’ve had from the US. Peach, stone, floral, strong acidity to balance the residual sugar.
Tip-top Riesling-heavy blend. About as close to a great kabinett Mosel as I’ve had from the US. Peach, stone, floral, strong acidity to balance the residual sugar.
May 6th, 2020
