Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Chateau Valtice Ryzlink rýnský 2011 výběr z hroznů

Variety: 100% Rhine Riesling
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Jevišovka village, Dražice vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: linden tree flower, apricot, mirabele, hint of honey
Taste: medium body, similar to nose dominant flavor profile are yellow fruit with mirabele and apricot being dominant, still nice lime acidity, hint of acacia honey and white peeled almonds, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: schnitzel
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+7=85
Price: CZK 190
Stopper: cork
Very good example of fruity linden tree style Riesling from Moravia, the bouquet is very intense linden tree and apricot with quite dense and oily mouth feel with still good acidity and dry mouth profile. It is heavier in the mid palate and rather food style. You can compare it to the same vineyard, but 2010 vintage tasted in September 2013.

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