Riesling, Unscrewed
I was poking around at the wine store on Friday night and ran across something interesting. I noticed a bottle of German Riesling with, what appeared to be, a screwcap. The bottle's neck was covered in foil, and the screwcap was much smaller than the Stelvin closures common on many NZ & Aussie wines. My curiosity got the best of me and I took this mystery bottle home.
After removing the foil, I discovered that, indeed this bottle had a screwcap. It was very slim and unobtrusive. I liked the fact that it was hidden under the foil - so as not to draw attention to the absence of a cork (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Who is the bold German Weinguter producing this capped Riesling? It's made by Mönchof's Robert Eymael.
The Skinny
Mönchof Robert Eymael Estate Riesling, '02 ($14)
Light, white gold color
Easy, laid-back Riesling scents: peach, pear, honey, Granny Smith Apple
A well-balanced wine. There is definitely sweetness in the glass, but it's offset with enough crisp acidity to avoid "Blue Nun territory." A surprisingly long finish.
*** (3 stars out of 5)
A very nice aperitif wine. It will pair nicely with salads also.
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