2011 Schodener Saarfeilser Marieenberg Riesling Spatlese troken
Posted: 20:28 Tue 14 Jun 2016
I think I have managed to put the full title on, however the label also features the words "St. Urbans-hof" prominently. Also "Mosel" and "Oekonomierat nic. weis". Do I need all this? I have no idea, but I am willing to learn.
The second of two bottles Andre contributed to my education. I am delighted by this, Riesling seems to work so well with food, particularly at this time of year, (broad bean and lemon risotto, fyi) this has a touch of stonyness, rather like a Chablis, rather than minerals and petrol which I usually associate with this grape. Flowers, and a touch of astringency which is reminiscent of a meadow scent. Elderflowers? Although I am making elderflower cordial which may be influencing my nose. A very delicate wine, as Mosel wines are reputed to be.
Having gushed about this I still think the Breuer wine, which was the other one Andre gave me, was even better. Albeit in a very different style.
Where is Andre Flash asks? Tonight he is in my glass and on my mind. Thank you Andre, I have begun to buy the odd bottle of Riesling, something I would not have thought possible.
The second of two bottles Andre contributed to my education. I am delighted by this, Riesling seems to work so well with food, particularly at this time of year, (broad bean and lemon risotto, fyi) this has a touch of stonyness, rather like a Chablis, rather than minerals and petrol which I usually associate with this grape. Flowers, and a touch of astringency which is reminiscent of a meadow scent. Elderflowers? Although I am making elderflower cordial which may be influencing my nose. A very delicate wine, as Mosel wines are reputed to be.
Having gushed about this I still think the Breuer wine, which was the other one Andre gave me, was even better. Albeit in a very different style.
Where is Andre Flash asks? Tonight he is in my glass and on my mind. Thank you Andre, I have begun to buy the odd bottle of Riesling, something I would not have thought possible.