Ljutomer-Ormo, Podravje, Slovenia
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Очень легкий, очень изи дринкинг: простоват, легковат
Очень легкий, очень изи дринкинг: простоват, легковат
Sep 24th, 2017
More Slovenian wine! This time from the Štajerska ZGP region. This stuff is really interesting, it's a side of Riesling I have not yet encountered. Rather green and herbaceous compared to any other Riesling I've tried; it's dominated by Thai basil, gooseberry, and white pepper, with the fruit showing almost entirely in the citrus spectrum of lime and lemon zest and pink grapefruit pith. Also definitely has a bit of that characteristic Riesling petrol and wet stone minerality. Which, in addition to a tiny bit of a peach skin note, honestly would be the only significant clue that this is a Riesling for me if I was given this blind; If I was given this blind, I would almost certainly call some sort of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Actually kinda reminds me of a lot of the Pouilly-Fumes I've had. Nice focused, high acidity, bone dry. It's a very good wine, but I have to knock it a bit for a the fact that it just doesn't quite really satisfy the desire for what I've come to expect in a Riesling. I've heard this compared to Australian Clare and Eden Valley Rieslings, which I've never had, so maybe that's just a bit of ignorance on my part and maybe this is a more common flavor profile for the grape to take than I realize. I'll have to check out some Aussie examples to see for myself.
More Slovenian wine! This time from the Štajerska ZGP region. This stuff is really interesting, it's a side of Riesling I have not yet encountered. Rather green and herbaceous compared to any other Riesling I've tried; it's dominated by Thai basil, gooseberry, and white pepper, with the fruit showing almost entirely in the citrus spectrum of lime and lemon zest and pink grapefruit pith. Also definitely has a bit of that characteristic Riesling petrol and wet stone minerality. Which, in addition to a tiny bit of a peach skin note, honestly would be the only significant clue that this is a Riesling for me if I was given this blind; If I was given this blind, I would almost certainly call some sort of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Actually kinda reminds me of a lot of the Pouilly-Fumes I've had. Nice focused, high acidity, bone dry. It's a very good wine, but I have to knock it a bit for a the fact that it just doesn't quite really satisfy the desire for what I've come to expect in a Riesling. I've heard this compared to Australian Clare and Eden Valley Rieslings, which I've never had, so maybe that's just a bit of ignorance on my part and maybe this is a more common flavor profile for the grape to take than I realize. I'll have to check out some Aussie examples to see for myself.
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016Holy balls! This is tarmac in a bottle. Tar, petrol, and yet a delightful palate.
Holy balls! This is tarmac in a bottle. Tar, petrol, and yet a delightful palate.
Apr 1st, 2015Nice. Complex. Holds up as it warms up, too.
Nice. Complex. Holds up as it warms up, too.
Nov 6th, 2014
Firm enough to hold up well with seafood or by itself. Wonderful Furmint from Slovenia.
Firm enough to hold up well with seafood or by itself. Wonderful Furmint from Slovenia.
Jun 20th, 2016
Ronnie had this 10 years ago
Ronnie had this 10 years ago
Mar 22nd, 2014
