Ribeauville

Clos Ste Hune Alsace Riesling 2007

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

After la@paulee magnum — a month ago

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Trimbach

Geisberg Grand Cru Riesling 2009

Daron Watson

9.4

Inaugural Release of this Grand Cru from old vines leased from the Convent of Ribeauville that formerly went into Trimbach’s GC Osterberg

The nose dominated by flint out of the gate but revealing marzipan, honeysuckle, and mango after a few hours ~ mango purée, peach nectar, rainbow sherbet, lime and pineapple hard candy coat the palate which finishes dry by way of lanolin, crushed minerals and an almost white pepper-ness

Torn between appreciating the dry finish yet craving more acidity... — 7 years ago

Tom, Mike and 4 others liked this

Trimbach

Reserve Ribeauville Pinot Gris 2011

Sarah O'Kelley

Beautiful on the nose & palate -white flowers, stone fruit, crushed stone - awesome — 11 years ago

Kientzler

Osterberg Grand Cru Riesling 2016

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

Deked1, Dawn and 24 others liked this

Vanessa

@Ron R Thank you so much 🙏 Cheers to you! 🍷🍷

Shawn Thompson

Awesome review, thank you.

Vanessa

@Shawn Thompson Thank you so much🙏 Cheers!🥂

Trimbach

Alsace Gewürztraminer 2009

Xin-Ci Chin

9.7

Gewurtztraminer ribeauville 2009. Gift from Kai and Becky — 11 years ago

Kientzler

Ribeauville Grand Cru Alsace Riesling 2004

Josh Magness

9.1

Deep golden color. Caramel and nutty nose that reminded me of a tawny port. Dry and surprisingly crisp for a wine it’s age. Fruit was subtle, nectarine and pineapple, Graham cracker and a ginger spice. — 7 years ago