Thursday, January 17, 2013

Kabinett Rheingau Riesling



A Rheingau Kabinett Riesling

A wine writer said 91...


Kabinett Rheingau Riesling
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Wine Reviewed

Schloss Reinhartshausen Hattenheimer Wisselbrunner Riesling Kabinett 2009 10.5 % alcohol about $18.
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : A hedonistic sweet-edged riesling from a renowned producer who once tried to grow chardonnay in Germany. Tangerine, apple, jasmine, lime candy drops and a lemon tart delivery. Mouth-wateringly good. Score – 91. (Gordon Stimmell, The Toronto Star, Aug. 22, 2011)” And now for my review. 

At the first sips this wine was deliciously honeyed with good acidity. The first meal centered on home made chicken breast nuggets dusted with garlic powder and black pepper. In response the Riesling was quite long and I noted tangerines. The side Matbucha salad consisting of tomatoes, tomato puree, sweet pimentos, hot peppers, garlic rendered the libation quite long and somewhat syrupy. Dousing the meat with Jalapeno pepper mix sharpened our German friend’s acidity while retaining its balance with the sweetness. It deepened and was so long. Fresh raspberries imparted tangy acidity to my glass along with lots of tangerines. 

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