Of Lemons and Wet Rocks

2005 Gunderloch, “Jean Baptiste” Kabinett
$16.50
Shane’s Notes

When I first tasted this wine, I didn’t like it. It was tight, tangy and very steely. As it opened, it blossomed into a magnificent Kabinett. The palate was still tangy but it opened up to reveal flavors of lemon, citrus and honeysuckle. Jen thought the finish was like licking wet rocks, while I thought it was akin to licking a ball bearing. Once again, Gunderloch has crafted an amazing Kabinett for under 20 bucks. If you haven’t noticed, 2005 was a pretty darn good year for German Rieslings.