Trimbach
Réserve Alsace Riesling
Alsace, France
Nice pairing with my Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps. As the saying goes, if you have heat, bring the sweet.
This 08 has settled in nicely.
The petroleum has softened. White peach, tropical melons, apricots, Meyer lemons, some green apple, underripe pineapple juices, kiwi, liquid caramel, honeycomb notes, nut w/ skin, dry crushed, rock powder, saline notes, volcanic minerals, white & yellow flowers, grand acidity with nice balance and elegant finish that lasts nearly a minute and lands on soft earthiness and minerality.
Photos; Trimbach landscape, bottle cellar, Riesling grapes & Owner/Winemaker-Jean Trimbach.
Alsace has such history. Phylloxera in the late 1800’s destroyed the vines. World War I & II saw Alsace change hands twice, French & German. Also, saw German tanks roll over their vineyards. It takes 7 yrs for replanted vines to produce the first quality useable fruit. German soldiers drank all their cellars. Name me another non France region that saw that many issues. Maybe, Sicily?
Nice pairing with my Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps. As the saying goes, if you have heat, bring the sweet.
This 08 has settled in nicely.
The petroleum has softened. White peach, tropical melons, apricots, Meyer lemons, some green apple, underripe pineapple juices, kiwi, liquid caramel, honeycomb notes, nut w/ skin, dry crushed, rock powder, saline notes, volcanic minerals, white & yellow flowers, grand acidity with nice balance and elegant finish that lasts nearly a minute and lands on soft earthiness and minerality.
Photos; Trimbach landscape, bottle cellar, Riesling grapes & Owner/Winemaker-Jean Trimbach.
Alsace has such history. Phylloxera in the late 1800’s destroyed the vines. World War I & II saw Alsace change hands twice, French & German. Also, saw German tanks roll over their vineyards. It takes 7 yrs for replanted vines to produce the first quality useable fruit. German soldiers drank all their cellars. Name me another non France region that saw that many issues. Maybe, Sicily?
Pale lemon color with medium+ intensity aromas of floral, ripe stone and citrus fruits with earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, apple, lemon citrus, apricot, melon with wet stone mineral. Vivid acidity with great mouthfeel on medium+ dry mineral finish. Can age a bit but is very good now for optimal freshness.
Pale lemon color with medium+ intensity aromas of floral, ripe stone and citrus fruits with earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, apple, lemon citrus, apricot, melon with wet stone mineral. Vivid acidity with great mouthfeel on medium+ dry mineral finish. Can age a bit but is very good now for optimal freshness.
May 6th, 2025Pale lemon color with medium+ intensity aromas of floral, ripe stone and citrus fruits with earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, apple, lemon citrus, apricot, melon with wet stone mineral. Vivid acidity with great mouthfeel on medium+ dry mineral finish. Can age a bit but is very good now for optimal freshness.
Pale lemon color with medium+ intensity aromas of floral, ripe stone and citrus fruits with earthy herb notes. On the palate flavors of ripe peach, apple, lemon citrus, apricot, melon with wet stone mineral. Vivid acidity with great mouthfeel on medium+ dry mineral finish. Can age a bit but is very good now for optimal freshness.
Apr 6th, 2025Alsace rides the fence of German & New World Rieslings.
Good with my spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps.
Alsace rides the fence of German & New World Rieslings.
Good with my spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps.
2022 Independence Day Party 🇺🇲 with several members of our Tastevin crew and extended friends.🍷 Proof that our palates are wider than Burgundy. Notes may be light, scores will be honest.
1500ml
2022 Independence Day Party 🇺🇲 with several members of our Tastevin crew and extended friends.🍷 Proof that our palates are wider than Burgundy. Notes may be light, scores will be honest.
1500ml
I wish all Riesling producers used screw cap. This is pretty tired and washed out. Not much life or enjoyment left in this sadly. 😳
I wish all Riesling producers used screw cap. This is pretty tired and washed out. Not much life or enjoyment left in this sadly. 😳
Apr 4th, 2019
Pale lemon green; clear, medium intensity developing aromas of wet stone, blossom, white peach, lime. Dry, with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. On the palate, medium intensity flavors of lime, nectarine, wet stone, a hint of smoke and a bit of mushroom. Long finish, to drink now but has potential for further aging. Very good quality.
Pale lemon green; clear, medium intensity developing aromas of wet stone, blossom, white peach, lime. Dry, with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. On the palate, medium intensity flavors of lime, nectarine, wet stone, a hint of smoke and a bit of mushroom. Long finish, to drink now but has potential for further aging. Very good quality.
Apr 3rd, 2019
Love it when one of the best vintages of the decade is substantially discounted. Thank you, US Consumer; please continue to be clueless regarding Alsace. Thank you.
Love it when one of the best vintages of the decade is substantially discounted. Thank you, US Consumer; please continue to be clueless regarding Alsace. Thank you.
2 people found it helpfulJun 22nd, 2014
White flower, wet stone, lime -- 09
White flower, wet stone, lime -- 09
2 people found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2014