It’s time for another riesling review. Why? Because riesling is awesome! When it comes to awesome riesling, I mostly gravitate toward German riesling. Most of the German riesling I come across come from the Mosel or Rheinghau regions, but if you love riesling there’s another region of Germany you should know: Nahe. Residing along the banks […]
German Wine
J. Bäumer Rhein Riesling – Pure Deliciousness
It’s the height of summer and it’s hot outside. Humid too. This kind of weather was made for riesling. Crisp, light, cooling, with gentle stone fruit flavors and soft floral aromas. It’s like summer and riesling were made for each other. It amazes me how frequently I still encounter people with misconceptions about riesling. Far […]
Siegrist Blanc de Noir – Beautiful
Last week I was singing the praises of German pinot noir. Well, how about a curve ball to blow your mind? How about a German white pinot noir? You may or may not already know the majority of the color in red wine comes from the skins. And you may not know it’s possible to […]
Undone Pinot Noir – Done Well
As my palate and I mature, I find myself less interested in the big & bold wines and fine myself drawn toward medium-bodied wines — wines that have more nuance and tend to be more food-friendly. And in talking with other wine drinkers I’ve found that I’m not alone. I’ve noticed younger wine drinkers in their […]
Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling – Tasty with Thai
I thought I would try a different approach for this review. No blind tasting, no sitting at my computer studiously taking notes about the wine. Instead I took this wine out into the world and tasted it with an appropriate dinner (while studiously taking notes on my phone). Some people may say that’s the wrong […]
Schloss Schönborn Riesling Trocken – Dry & Delicious
Today is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. But it’s still plenty hot outside here and that’s fabulous weather to enjoy riesling. Who am I kidding? I enjoy riesling in all seasons and all weather. One of the most common misconceptions about riesling I hear is that it’s too sweet. These are comments from someone […]
Nik Weis Selection Urban Riesling – A Tasty Bargain
In my book, summertime = riesling time. Of course that doesn’t prevent me from drinking riesling at other times of the year, but it seems to hit the spot even more in the summer. The cool, crisp flavors along with the citrus, floral and wet stone aromas are perfect for cooling down on a hot […]
Gunderloch, Jean Baptiste, Riesling Kabinett – Wonderful!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, when it comes to riesling I’ve heard a number of wine drinkers proclaim they don’t like riesling, but I assert they just haven’t had the right riesling. There’s a huge misconception in the US that riesling is just an overly sweet, clumsy wine. But there is plenty […]
Villa Wolf Pinot Gris – What a Pinot Gris Should Be
Pinot gris is one of those wine varieties that some people love and some people hate. Or perhaps it’s one of those varieties that’s easy to make poorly, lending itself to frequent dislike. But when it’s made right it can be beautifully delicious. While many US wine consumers may not think of Germany when they […]
Louis Guntrum Nierstein Rehbach, Riesling Spatlese – Fantastic!
Last fall I reviewed a dry riesling from Louis Guntrum that I absolutely loved. It turns out they also make at least one absolutely stellar sweet riesling. The Louis Guntrum vineyards are located in Rheinhessen, Germany. More specifically, the vineyards are in Nierstein right along the banks of the Rhine. An excellent climate for riesling. And while […]