Perth Area Wine Tasters

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Tuesday 10th March 2015


Douglas Williamson
from
Bibendum Wine

presented the following Rieslings

Alisios Pinot Grigio Riesling 2014
Country: Brazil, Campanha
ABV: 12%
An explosive Pinot Grigio. Aromas and flavours of pears and apples, with a delicious crisp mineral twist.

Wolf Pfalz Riesling 2013
Country: Germany, Rheinpfalz
ABV: 7.5%
This off-dry white wine has aromas and flavours of green apple, peach, and honey. It is medium-bodied, with a long fresh finish.

Jean Biecher Riesling 2012
Country: France, Alsace
ABV: 12.5%
This dry wine displays great structure. It is characterized by intense freshness that can be appreciated from start to finish, whilst the mid-palate is defined by opulence and richness. The body is racy and delicately fruity.

Prinz von Hessen H Riesling 2013
Country: Germany, Rheingau
ABV: 11%
This wine is medium-bodied and has aromas and flavours of apples and citrus fruit with some floral notes as well. Wonderfully refreshing.

Best's Great Western Riesling 2011
Country: Australia, Victoria
ABV: 11.5%
A flavoursome front palate displaying great varietal intensity, floral and zesty, with great aromatics. Minerality, balance and texture are working together harmoniously to produce a wine with great tension.

Spy Valley Riesling 2013
Country: New Zealand, Marlborough
ABV: 13%
A crisp entry and creamy mid palate end with a spicy, dry finish. The flavour spectrum is complex and multi-layered.

Tim Adams Foxlee Riesling 2012
Country: Australia, South Australia
ABV: 12.5%
The wine has a bright Riesling character with citrus aromatics of lime, lemon and grapefruit. The palate is balanced with a brisk acidic finish.

Biecher & Schaal Riesling Sommerberg Grand Cru 2013
Country: France, Alsace
ABV: 13.5%
This lively Riesling has flavours of peach, lemon, honey and smoke. Fantastic elegance and balance.

Bibendum supply to some independent retailers.
Some of the wines above might be available in Perth at Exel Wines,
at Vino Wines in Edinburgh,
at Drinkmonger in Pitlochry, or
at House of Menzies near Aberfeldy.

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