Kientzler
Osterberg Grand Cru Riesling
Osterberg, Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France
Started out awesome but past it's prime. Fell flat in less than 30 min!
Started out awesome but past it's prime. Fell flat in less than 30 min!
May 29th, 2014
Honoring International Riesling Day with a lean, dry glass from Domaine Kientzler, hailing from the Osterberg Grand Cru Vineyard in Alsace. Vintage 2016; ABV 13.5%. Vibrant acidity paired with stony, chalky, white blossom, citrus, white peach, and petrol notes.
Cheers to this aromatic, dynamic, and age-worthy variety!
Honoring International Riesling Day with a lean, dry glass from Domaine Kientzler, hailing from the Osterberg Grand Cru Vineyard in Alsace. Vintage 2016; ABV 13.5%. Vibrant acidity paired with stony, chalky, white blossom, citrus, white peach, and petrol notes.
Cheers to this aromatic, dynamic, and age-worthy variety!
This Riesling hails from Alsace, France, 🇫🇷 more specifically, the Grand Cru vineyard of Osterberg on the softly sloping hillsides of Ribeauville.
The ‘Grand Cru’ designation attached to the vineyard site means, among other things, that the corresponding wine must be made exclusively from a noble variety in Alsace. 👑
Riesling is a noble variety along with Gewurztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Gris. It is known for its powerful aromatics and wide range in sweetness levels. This is a dry representation with 13.5% ABV. While there are notable exceptions, generally speaking, the higher the alcohol (ABV %), the drier the wine will be, because it means more sugar from the grape has been converted to alcohol in the fermentation process instead of the sugar remaining in the resulting wine.
This wine stands up well to the flavors of the sushi and the high acidity cuts through the fatty fish oils and tempura. 🍱 🍣 The aromas include tart and crisp apple, pear, citrus, honeysuckle, and wet stone. A nice contrast and complement to the umami flavors of the meal.
I have come to learn that I love aromatic wines with sushi, such as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Then again I also love Champagne, Chenin Blanc, and Chablis with sushi. And, of course, sake.
Domaine Andre Kientzler, Riesling, Osterberg, Alsace, Grand Cru, 2016, ABV 13.5%.
Cheers!
This Riesling hails from Alsace, France, 🇫🇷 more specifically, the Grand Cru vineyard of Osterberg on the softly sloping hillsides of Ribeauville.
The ‘Grand Cru’ designation attached to the vineyard site means, among other things, that the corresponding wine must be made exclusively from a noble variety in Alsace. 👑
Riesling is a noble variety along with Gewurztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Gris. It is known for its powerful aromatics and wide range in sweetness levels. This is a dry representation with 13.5% ABV. While there are notable exceptions, generally speaking, the higher the alcohol (ABV %), the drier the wine will be, because it means more sugar from the grape has been converted to alcohol in the fermentation process instead of the sugar remaining in the resulting wine.
This wine stands up well to the flavors of the sushi and the high acidity cuts through the fatty fish oils and tempura. 🍱 🍣 The aromas include tart and crisp apple, pear, citrus, honeysuckle, and wet stone. A nice contrast and complement to the umami flavors of the meal.
I have come to learn that I love aromatic wines with sushi, such as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Then again I also love Champagne, Chenin Blanc, and Chablis with sushi. And, of course, sake.
Domaine Andre Kientzler, Riesling, Osterberg, Alsace, Grand Cru, 2016, ABV 13.5%.
Cheers!
Honey nose, funky taste, like a ripe cheese. Gets funkier the warmer it gets but I like that. Has personality!
Honey nose, funky taste, like a ripe cheese. Gets funkier the warmer it gets but I like that. Has personality!
Jun 29th, 2018
Colore giallo dorato, cristallino. Naso minerale, rocce bagnate, fruttato (più spiccato frutti di bosco) legnoso. Al palato secco, fresco e minerale; equilibrato, piacevolmente morbido con sentori di miele e arancia, buona persistenza. Ottimo con piatti di pesce crudo, crostacei, secondi piatti di carni bianche e primi piatti non troppo elaborati. 75/100
Colore giallo dorato, cristallino. Naso minerale, rocce bagnate, fruttato (più spiccato frutti di bosco) legnoso. Al palato secco, fresco e minerale; equilibrato, piacevolmente morbido con sentori di miele e arancia, buona persistenza. Ottimo con piatti di pesce crudo, crostacei, secondi piatti di carni bianche e primi piatti non troppo elaborati. 75/100
Dec 13th, 2015
Riesling from Alsace with nice citrus and mild sweetness.
Riesling from Alsace with nice citrus and mild sweetness.
Apr 18th, 2015Good kind of Alsace Riesling and balanced
Good kind of Alsace Riesling and balanced
Mar 3rd, 2015