Clean Slate Winery 2012 Riesling - 86pts

Clean Slate Winery 2012 Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) Germany

Availability: Widely available at BCLDB stores
Cost: $14.99
Alcohol: 10.5%
Date Tasted: June 14th, 2014

Tasting Notes: A clean, crisp Riesling from Mosel which finds a nice balance between its sweet and acidic components, creating an easy-drinking, straight-forward, vibrant Riesling. The muted nose of Asian pear and mineral aromas gives way to the mouth-watering, well-balanced palate of apricot, white peach, lemon grass and tangy, lemon zest flavours. Though, complexity is not the focus here, there are nice notes of minerals and spices in the background. Enjoy this wine with seafood or on its own as a refreshing bridge between more challenging wines. Drink now-2015.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Dr. Loosen 2009 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling - 87pts

Dr. Loosen 2009 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett (Graach) Mosel - Germany

Availability: Limited
Cost: $20-25
Alcohol: 7.5%
Date Tasted: January 19th, 2011

Tasting Notes: An off-dry, slightly effervescent, single-vineyard Riesling from famed Germany producer Dr. Loosen. Classic petrol, citrus and slate notes abound but the nectar-like sweetness from the expressive fruit is the dominant character. Pair with spicy Asian foods or stinky cheeses. Drink 2011-2014.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2011 IconWines.ca

Loosen Bros 2008 Riesling "Dr L" - 89pts

Loosen Bros 2008 Riesling "Dr L" (Mosel) Germany

Availability: Widely available. BCLDB stores.

Cost: $18.99

Alcohol: 8.5%

Date Tasted: June 13th, 2010

Tasting Notes: An off-dry, food-friendly, crowd-pleasing Riesling from fruit grown in the steep, slate soil vineyards of the Mosel valley by top producer Dr. Loosen (Loosen Bros.). The nose offers aromas of stone fruit, lemon and mango with lively floral notes. The palate offers flavours of Newton apples, Asian pears and minerals with tangy citrus acidity balanced nicely by the sweetness from the concentrated fruit. This is a good quality, medium-bodied wine with a persistent finish that shines when enjoyed with food. Drink now through 2013.
 - Liam Carrier and Hugh Carter

Selbach 2007 Riesling - 86pts

Selbach 2007 Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) Mosel - Germany

Availability: Widely available

Cost: $15.99

Alcohol: 10%

Date Tasted: September 22nd, 2009

Tasting Notes: A nice and affordable Riesling from the Mosel region of Germany which for those used to New World Rieslings may offer a nice change from a fruit-forward presentation to a more elemental and earthy one.

On the nose are youthful aromas of wet stone, apple, lime zest, aromatic flowers, nectarine and petrol notes.

The off-dry palate offers flavours of lime, nectarine, green-apple with mineral notes and crisp, medium-plus acidity. A well-balanced, light-on-the-palate Riesling with a long finish. Drink now through 2011. - LC

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