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Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben, Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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March 29, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990 – Drink Now, Not Suitable for Aging

Weingut Karl Haubs-Barzen Erben, Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling 1990, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A 1990 Auslese riesling enjoyed 20 years later in 2020 that still retains, classic Mosel qualities including a bright, tart, midpalate.[Read more]

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Immich Anker, Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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February 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich Anker Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017 – A Bright, Citrus-Forward Riesling

Immich Anker, Alte Reben Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A bright, citrus-forward riesling with the sunny elements one adores in Mosel riesling accompanied by zesty, citrus character that enlivens the palate.[Read more]

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Immich Anker, Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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February 12, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich Anker Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017 – Medium Throttle with a Reserved Riesling Character

Immich Anker, Enkircher Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese 2017, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A medium-throttle Mosel riesling with a more reserved riesling character.[Read more]

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Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 8, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bergsträsser Winzer Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018 – Good, Basic, Weekday Riesling

Bergsträsser Winzer, Heppenheimer Stemmler Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2018, Heissische Bergstrasse, Germany

Tasting Note: A good, basic, weekday riesling to pair with white meat or spicy dishes.[Read more]

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Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pinot Blanc Dry 2016, Pfalz, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz Pinot Blanc Dry 2016 – An Easygoing Pinot Blanc

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pinot Blanc Dry 2016, Pfalz, Germany

Tasting Note: An easygoing pinot blanc with refreshing, green-fruit and floral elements ideal for an aperitif or to pair with light fare.[Read more]

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Immich-Anker, Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014, Mosel, Riesling, Germany, Wine Casual
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January 1, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Immich-Anker Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014 – An Angular Mosel Brut

Immich-Anker, Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Brut 2014, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: Bright, angular and with a touch of chalk, this sparkling brut riesling would be equally comfortable as an aperitif or paired with a meal proper.[Read more]

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Schäfer-Fröhlich, Vulkangestein Trocken Riesling 2016, Nahe, Germany, Wine Casual
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November 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Schäfer-Fröhlich Vulkangestein Trocken Riesling 2016 – A Gentle Riesling

Schäfer-Fröhlich, Vulkangestein Trocken Riesling 2016, Nahe, Germany

Tasting Note: A gentle riesling that would make a perfect aperitif to cleanse your palate before dinner.[Read more]

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Smith Story, Riesling 2016, Rheingau, Germany, Wine Casual
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November 1, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Smith Story Riesling 2016 – Light, Bright & Slightly Spritzy

Smith Story, Riesling 2016, Rheingau, Germany

Tasting Note: A riesling that is light, bright, slightly spritzy and filled with green fruit.[Read more]

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Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof, Wiltinger Kabinett Riesling 2018, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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October 16, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Wiltinger Kabinett Riesling 2018 – Tropical, Stonefruit Flavors Merge in Your Glass

Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof, Wiltinger Kabinett Riesling 2018, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A Mosel riesling with tropical-and-stonefruit flavors that merge together seamlessly within your glass.[Read more]

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Nik Weis, Urban Riesling 2019, Mosel, Germany, Wine Casual
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October 15, 2020
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Nik Weis Urban Riesling 2019 – A Go-To Mosel Riesling

Nik Weis, Urban Riesling 2019, Mosel, Germany

Tasting Note: A riesling with all the characteristic notes one expects from the Mosel but done in a restrained, reserved, accessible style.[Read more]

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