Mike Miller

9.2

Honey and wild flowers and somehow the bottle is now empty — 10 months ago

with Anne

Tobin Spratte

9.3

White flowers, apricot, petrol, citrus peel, minerals, aged wood. — 3 years ago

Charles Wetherbee

9.2

Excellent Riesling (dry) — 3 years ago

Vanessa

8.9

This Riesling hails from Alsace, France, 🇫🇷 more specifically, the Grand Cru vineyard of Osterberg on the softly sloping hillsides of Ribeauville.

The ‘Grand Cru’ designation attached to the vineyard site means, among other things, that the corresponding wine must be made exclusively from a noble variety in Alsace. 👑

Riesling is a noble variety along with Gewurztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Gris. It is known for its powerful aromatics and wide range in sweetness levels. This is a dry representation with 13.5% ABV. While there are notable exceptions, generally speaking, the higher the alcohol (ABV %), the drier the wine will be, because it means more sugar from the grape has been converted to alcohol in the fermentation process instead of the sugar remaining in the resulting wine.

This wine stands up well to the flavors of the sushi and the high acidity cuts through the fatty fish oils and tempura. 🍱 🍣 The aromas include tart and crisp apple, pear, citrus, honeysuckle, and wet stone. A nice contrast and complement to the umami flavors of the meal.

I have come to learn that I love aromatic wines with sushi, such as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Then again I also love Champagne, Chenin Blanc, and Chablis with sushi. And, of course, sake.

Domaine Andre Kientzler, Riesling, Osterberg, Alsace, Grand Cru, 2016, ABV 13.5%.

Cheers!
— 4 years ago

with Deked1

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, honeydew, honey.
Dry. Flavors of golden delicious, lemon, orange blossom, hint of ginger.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — a year ago

Martinez

9.4

The “second wine” from one of Alsace’s greatest winemaking dynasties. Unlike the single-vineyard Clos Ste. Hune, this is a blend from two (adjacent) sites in the Geisberg (sandstone) and Osterberg (limestone) grand crus in Ribeauvillé. Complex bouquet with aromas of yellow apple, candied citrus, beeswax, crushed stone and a hint of petrol. Full-bodied, rich, quite concentrated with flavors of citrus (lemon) and notes of white fruit. Pure, precise, intense, great acidity — 2 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Riesling from the Rosacker Grand Cru, located to the north of Hunawihr (between Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé). White fruit, smoky notes. Great value — 4 years ago

Sébastien F

9.0

Nez sur les épices douces, agrumes citrons, attaque franche, amers sur la finale apportant un équilibre sympathique. — 2 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.1

Nose dominated by petrol. A little fruit seeps through over time. Minerals, slate and some nice acidity. Very long finish. Had this with park cutlets, but it would be awesome with some shellfish. — 2 years ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

Very nice and pleasant wine. Dry fruit and aroma. A touch of sweetness. Went very well with broiled walleye pike. — 3 years ago