Cave de Ribeauville Silberberg de Rorschwihr Riesling Alsace 2019
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of peach and green apple with supporting notes of honeysuckle, green melon, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, slate, quince, blanched almonds, and apricot. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Riesling Yakima Valley 2022
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple and honeysuckle with supporting notes of lime, jasmine, mineral, and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, and hints of green tea. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet juicy texture. An annual classic. $20 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Julien Schaal Granite Riesling Alsace 2020
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apple, peach, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of red grapefruit, apricot stone, bees wax, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green apple, jasmine, and tropical fruit. The finish is long and lingering with lovely citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $27 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Wakefield St. Andrews Riesling Clare Valley 2018
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lemon and acacia flowers with supporting notes of green tea, grapefruit, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, kiwi, and green apple. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a loads of bright acidity creating a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium orange to gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, orange peel, and peach with supporting notes of kumquat, slate, and green tea with hints of dry Sherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of nectarine. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dopff & Irion Cuvée René Dopff Riesling Alsace 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, green tea, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of pear and green apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of slate. The finish is long and lingering with accents of wild flowers and ginger. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium golden/orange color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot, apple cider, bread dough, and orange peel with supporting notes of truffle, and pineapple. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of wet stones. The finish is tart with with trailing, sour tropical fruits notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Riesling. $20 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Helfrich Grand Cru Steinklotz Riesling Alsace 2011
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBeautiful pale golden color with dozens of legs streaming down the glass. The aromatics leap from the glass offering a complex melange ranging from wild flowers to citrus, tropical, and stone fruits with a brilliant mineral edge. Delivers waves of ripe and semi-tart tropical and orchard fruits with candied ginger, mint, and exotic Asian spice notes. Like all great Alsace Grand Cru wines this one offers seductive, rich flavors while never losing its vibrancy. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Helfrich Grand Cru Riesling Alsace 2011
Brilliant straw color with hints of gold. The nose reveals a classic Riesling offering waves of orchard fruits with exotic tropical notes, a fine minerality, and varietal/terrior based petrol tones. The palate affirms the nose offering waves of complex fruit, floral, and mineral flavors. Each sip reveals formerly hidden nuances. Perfectly balanced and ideal for the dinner table pairing well with everything from roast pork to grilled firm fish and shellfish. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
