Another Mosel Spaetlese Riesling

Another Mosel Spaetlese Riesling:
Wine Spectator gave a later vintage a 92...

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Wine Reviewed
Dr Pauly Bergweiler 2006 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spaetlese 10 % alcohol about $25

Let’s start with the marketing materials (for the 2008 vintage). “Tasting Note : Rich and juicy, with lively acidity to focus its apricot, nectarine, apple and salty lime essence. Terrific balance and harmony, followed by a long finish, makes for a winning combination. Drink now through 2032. Score - 92. (Bruce Sanderson, at the Wine Spectator website, Dec. 15, 2009” And now for my review.

At the first sips I noted a great combination of acidity and sweetness. This wine was slightly metallic. When paired with Japanese rice crackers it was round. My initial meal centered on a boxed Eggplant Parmigiana that I liberally doused with grated Parmesan cheese. This Riesling offered honeyed sweetness but its acidity was somewhat raw. I noted caramel. When it encountered macaroons (coconut cookies) this nectar provided mostly acidity with light caramel.


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