White

Heissenberg Riesling

Alsace · France

Fact sheet

grilled fish · seafood · sauerkraut · Asian cuisine · fresh cheeses

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201595 pts

A heady swirl of Amalfi lemon hits you right in the heart, if not the nose. The lemon notes become even more fully expressed on the taut but full, streamlined but expressive and dry body: they take the rich guise of lemon oil and candied peel. They are utterly tart and fresh but…
201494 pts

A floral notion of orange blossom and ripe mandarin haunts the nose of this clean-cut Riesling. The flavors draw you into their deep, secret core that seems to speak of the elements themselves. Rounded hints of apricot make everything pliable while notes of blossom, citrus and s…
201393 pts

Spice-edged, rounded notes of ripe Mirabelle with playful, teasing topnotes of peach beckon from the glass. This aromatic, fruitful charm also fills the palate where a bright core of lemon freshness provides verve and structure that also suggests stones and rock. Purity and clar…
201293 pts

Rounded, rich and full in the mouth, this offers swathes of flowery, aromatic fruit that is still young, still in its primary stage. With just a hint of steely texture, the wine does have structure and aging potential. For now, it is generous and delicious.
2011