A Few More Rieslings

$22, 2005 Emrich Schonleber Monzinger Fruhlingsplatzchen Nahe Kabinett
$17, 2004 Grans Fassian Piesporter Kabinett
Shane’s Notes

We really enjoyed both of these wines. Neither was stellar but both were certainly worth the price of admission.

Schonleber – The palate showed gooseberry and kiwi and was steely from start to finish. It’s a bit simple but nice. I suspect this one might need some bottle age to really shine.

Grans Fassian – The palate was very minerally in the beginning but the minerality softened after about twenty minutes. The primary fruit flavor was a bright burst of apricot with kiwi undertones. Another fine effort from Grans Fassian.