Balthasar Ress Riesling Spätlese 1998

Q.M.P., Hattenheim Nussbrunnen, Rheingau, Germany
Natalie's Score: 90/100
Community Score: 4.5/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 160762
Wine Type: White Wine


 
Price: $20.95
Alcohol: 8.5%
Drink: 2011-2015
Sweetness: MS
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Balthasar Ress
Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.
More Vintages: 1997 

Tasting note:

Truly a benchmark, best in its class! Sweetness yes, but its so seductive with the mouth-watering acidity to balance it and the peach essence that makes you close your eyes in its sunshine brightness.

Reviewed June 25, 2011 by

 

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Honey, apricots and petrol notes on the nose. Beautiful ripeness and sweetness with a nicely balanced acidity and long finish. Drink until 2016. Serve with a variety of cheeses. Source: Merete Bø, Dagens Næringsliv

 
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Serve this wine between 55-60 degrees Farenheit or 12-16 degrees Celsius. Tip: If your bottle is at room temperature, put it in ice water for about 30 minutes or in the fridge for about three hours to chill it.

 

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