Vanessa

8.9

This Riesling hails from Alsace, France, 🇫🇷 more specifically, the Grand Cru vineyard of Osterberg on the softly sloping hillsides of Ribeauville.

The ‘Grand Cru’ designation attached to the vineyard site means, among other things, that the corresponding wine must be made exclusively from a noble variety in Alsace. 👑

Riesling is a noble variety along with Gewurztraminer, Muscat, and Pinot Gris. It is known for its powerful aromatics and wide range in sweetness levels. This is a dry representation with 13.5% ABV. While there are notable exceptions, generally speaking, the higher the alcohol (ABV %), the drier the wine will be, because it means more sugar from the grape has been converted to alcohol in the fermentation process instead of the sugar remaining in the resulting wine.

This wine stands up well to the flavors of the sushi and the high acidity cuts through the fatty fish oils and tempura. 🍱 🍣 The aromas include tart and crisp apple, pear, citrus, honeysuckle, and wet stone. A nice contrast and complement to the umami flavors of the meal.

I have come to learn that I love aromatic wines with sushi, such as Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Then again I also love Champagne, Chenin Blanc, and Chablis with sushi. And, of course, sake.

Domaine Andre Kientzler, Riesling, Osterberg, Alsace, Grand Cru, 2016, ABV 13.5%.

Cheers!
— 3 years ago

with Deked1

Chris A

9.0

If the end of the world was coming and you were locked away in a cave - bring some of this with you. Man and Woman can subsist on bread and Riesling alone. — 6 years ago

Shawn Farmer

9.0

Subregion should be Osterberg — 7 years ago

William Hughes

9.0

This has a briny yellow apple aroma. The palate doesn't match the aromas for me. Quince and pear flavors carry along an pleasant rocky tone. The wine hits way above its weight at about $15-17! Terrific with crab cakes and chicken Provençal. — 7 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Clearly Alsace with Exotic added complexity. — 8 years ago

David J. H. Ruiz

10

7/17/2016: Famille Colmar — 8 years ago

Vadim T

9.8

Fantastic fragrant Riesling with crispy citrus fruit and warm, embracing acidity. Nearly perfect. — 4 years ago

Mike Miller

9.7

First dry them a round sweetness. Pairing with a pumpkin curry. Will buy a case next time. — 4 years ago

with Anne

Ben Ogle

8.9

For $9 it’s amazing. Pretty standard cremant — 4 years ago

TJ Maxwell

9.0

Very crisp and biscuit-y too — 6 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.1

Quite pale, floral nose, nice acid - more green apple than we'd expected from Alsace. — 7 years ago

with Lynne

JKT

9.0

GW tasting 10/17/16 Alsatian. Wow a balanced and floral and beautiful nose of Gewurz. A bit sweetness on palate balanced by acidity. Long finish. Beautiful and surprising wine on its balance. $38. — 8 years ago

Jamie Prettitore

9.4

Purchased at the winery in 2006 - great balance of sweetness and pepper — 8 years ago

with James and Lori Ann

Martinez

9.2

Clean, precise Riesling by Alsatian natural wine legend André Ostertag. From a southeast-facing vineyard located on a steep, terraced site in Ribeauvillé, next to the Geisberg and Kirchberg grand crus. Expressive and complex nose with aromas of lemon zest, tangerine, pear, green apple, subtle notes of rubber. Ripe, refreshing palate with lots of citrus, minerals and a long, salty finish. — 4 years ago

Marc Ouellette

9.2

A light and fruitful zing that savors smooth on the palate with a crisp pear 🍐 finish. Don’t forget the melon 🍈 too! Delish on a sultry summer night! — 4 years ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

8.9

Lighter fluid nose, flinty mineralic lemon-drenched green apples on the palate. Pencil shavings and lemon juice anyone? — 5 years ago

Alexander Reshetilov

8.9

Айва, прополис, лимон. Мощная кислотность. Дать подышать - гармонизируется. — 7 years ago

Zinina Marina

8.9

Насыщенного золотистого цвета, 👃🏻аромат сдержанный, цветочный (белая акация), солодка 👅 сухое, минеральное (солоноватое во вкусе), с легкой горчинкой. Гастрономичное — 7 years ago

JKT

8.9

GW tasting 10/17/16 Alsatian. Aromatic nose more complex than Muscat with more flowers than melons. Good acidic and firm body on palate with long acidic and minerals on finish. $32. Pair with asparagus is ideal. — 8 years ago

David J. H. Ruiz

10

7/21/2016: Famille Colmar — 8 years ago