Varietal: RieslingCountry/Region: Germany, Pfalz
Vintage: 2007
Producer: Neiss
Alcohol: 12%
Tasted at: Irving Vintage Wine Tasting (Groupon)
Date tasted: 05/24/2010
Price: ~$19
- Clear, pale lemon in appearance. No discernible bubbles in sight.
- On the nose the condition is clean. The aromas of lychee and passion fruit are light in intensity, but it is evident that they are still developing.
- On the palate this off-dry Riesling beams with lively acidity. Although it comes off as having medium alcohol my taste buds completely dismiss the alcohol and instead focus on the tiny bubbles. These bubbles are dissolved carbon dioxide, a byproduct of second fermentation achieved in the bottle. It is apparent that this wine underwent fermentation on the lees, or autolytic fermentation, as on the attack the flavors of yeast and toast are quite strong. On the palate lychee and passion fruit become secondary flavors. The length is medium minus, the flavor intensity is medium, and so is its creamy body.
- Verdict: good Riesling. It is ready to drink, but can develop further. Will go with anything from the sea except fatty tuna or salmon.
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