March Wine Night - Riesling

Host

Jess

Date

March 12, 2010

Bottles

2007 Black Tower - Tim
2007 Kendall Jackson - Lisa
2007 Pindar - Nicole & Alissa
2007 Schmitt Sohne - Tara & Sean
2007 St. Ludwin - Jess & Evan
2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Derek & Joe
2008 Pacific Rim - Kait & Donato
2008 Relax - Ashley & Anthony
2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle - Ina & Max
2009 KungFu Girl - Kevin

Riesling

Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked. As of 2004, Riesling was estimated to be the world's 20th most grown variety at 48,700 hectares (120,000 acres) (with an increasing trend), but in terms of importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the "top three" white wine varieties together with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling is a variety which is highly "terroir-expressive", meaning that the character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of origin.

In 2006, Riesling was the most grown variety in Germany with 20.8% and 21,197 hectares (52,380 acres), and in the French region of Alsace with 21.9% and 3,350 hectares (8,300 acres).[3] There are also significant plantings of Riesling in Austria, Luxembourg, northern Italy, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, South Africa, China and Ukraine. In the countries where it is cultivated, Riesling is most commonly grown in colder regions and locations.

The Results

WINNER: 2007 Schmitt Sohne - 120 points out of 160
Producer: Schmitt Sohne GmbH
Vineyard: Schmitt Sohne
Country/State/Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Price: $8.99
Aroma: Floral
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Full
Nose: Perfume, Pear
Taste: Pear, Sour, Apple, Apricot, Peach
Individual Scores: 8, 7, 7, 8, 7.5, 8, 8, 7, 7, 5.5, 7.5, 6.5, 10, 8, 7, 8


2008 Relax - 113.5 points out of 160
Producer: Schmitt Sohne GmbH
Vineyard: Schmitt Sohne
Country/State/Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Price: $8.99
Aroma: Citrus
Appearance: Lemon
Nose: Sour Apple, Peach
Taste: Apple, Peach
Individual Scores: 7, 8, 6.5, 7, 6, 8, 6, 7, 5, 5, 6, 10, 10, 7, 7, 8






2009 Chateau Ste Michelle Harvest Select - 112.5 points out of 160
Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Vineyard: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Country/State/Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $11.99
Aroma: Citrus
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Carbonated
Nose: Honeydew, Lemon Grass
Taste: Honey, Champagne, Pear, Peach
Individual Scores: 6.5, 7, 8, 8, 10, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 5, 7.5, 9, 5, 6, 5, 7, 7, 6

2007 St. Ludwin - 110 points out of 160
Producer: St. Ludwin
Vineyard: St. Ludwin
Country/State/Region: Mosel Valley, Germany
Price: $13.99
Aroma: Citrus, Floral
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Medium
Nose: Perfume
Taste: Butter, Apple, Lemon
Individual Scores: 7, 9, 9, 8, 10, 9, 8, 5, 4, 6, 9, 8, 4, 4, 7, 3

2008 Pacific Rim (Organic) - 106 points out of 160
Producer: Pacific Rim Wines, LLC
Vineyard: Pacific Rim
Country/State/Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $11.99
Aroma: Citrus, Floral
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Medium
Nose: Perfume, Jasmine
Taste: Lime, Apricot
Individual Scores: 1.5, 2, 5, 6, 3, 8, 7, 8, 3, 4, 3, 5, 5, 4, 4, 0

2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle - 97.5 points out of 160
Producer: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Vineyard: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Country/State/Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $11.99
Aroma: Citrus
Appearance: Lemon
Nose: Mineral, Peach, Apricot
Taste: Sour Apple, Passion Fruit, Lime
Finish: Off-Dry
Individual Scores: 6, 7, 4, 6, 5, 7, 6, 8, 5, 5, 7.5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7

2009 Kung Fu Girl = 86 points out of 160
Producer: Charles Smith Wines
Vineyard: Evergreen Vineyard
Country/State/Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Price: $16.99
Aroma: Floral, Citrus
Appearance: Lemon
Nose: Pear, Peach, Pineapple, Coconut
Taste: Apricot, Pear, Lemon, Lime, Mineral
Finish: Off-Dry
Individual Scores: 7, 1, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 4, 4, 1, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 6

2007 Black Tower - 83.5 points out of 160
Producer: Rch Kendermann GmbH
Vineyard: Tower Estate
Country/State/Region: Pflaz, Germany
Price: $8.99
Aroma: Floral, Oak
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Light
Nose: Flowers, Wood
Taste: Apple, Grapefruit, Peach
Individual Scores: 0.5, 5, 7, 5, 7, 4, 7, 6, 4, 0.5, 8, 8, 4.5, 7, 4

2007 Pindar Johannisberg Riesling - 83.5 points out of 160
Producer: Pindar Vineyards, LLC
Vineyard: Pindar Vineyards
Country/State/Region: Long Island, New York
Price: $16.99
Aroma: Floral, Citrus
Appearance: Lemon
Nose: Peach, Apricot, Perfume, Melon
Taste: Peach, Melon, Apricot
Finish: Medium
Individual Scores: 7.5, 5, 9, 9, 6, 6, 7, 3, 4, 4, 6, 4, 2, 1, 5, 5

2007 Kendall Jackson - 75.5 points out of 160
Producer: Kendall Jackson Vineyards & Winery
Vineyard: Kendall Jackson Vineyards & Winery
Country/State/Region: Santa Rosa, California
Price: $15.99
Aroma: Citrus, Herbal
Appearance: Lemon
Body: Light
Nose: Vegetables
Taste: Grapefruit, Apricot, Peach, Pear
Finish: Dry
Individual Scores: 4, 4, 5, 4, 1, 7, 9, 6, 4, 3, 3, 5, 2, 3, 6, 7, 7


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Comments

When you put whipped cream in the chocolate, it ruins the entire effect of the chocolate fountain.