Winemaker Notes
Shimmering in the glass, with notes of yellow stone and orchard fruit, reminiscent of peach and apples in the orchard. Structured in spice, with nuttiness and a mild herbal character that herald its juicy Riesling character: The ripe red-cheeked apple fruit, reminiscent of Rubinette, is balanced against the savory flavors of its red rock origins, offering joyful, fruity enjoyment.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A lithe white, showing great precision, with an off-dry profile that is subtly sweet, though the acidity keeps that in check. Notes of orange blossom are followed by kumquat and nectarine flavors on the palate. The finish ends with a savory mineral note.
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Wine Spectator
Up-front, juicy flavors of apple and pear are powered by succulent acidity in this intriguing, tasty and balanced white. There's enough savory power -- green herbs, grass, hay, parsnip -- to offset the notes of ripe apple, while lashings of salt and warm spices grace the finish.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
