Variety: Welsh Riesling
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Perná village, Železná vineyard
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 12.48%
Residual sugar: 1.8g/l
Acidity: 7.9g/l
Color: straw to golden yellow
Bouquet: mineral, dry lemon crust, hint of bottle maturity and herb tones
Taste: medium body, mineral character, dry herbs, very good lemony acidity, nice dry style, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: fish, pork snitzel
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6=84
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulov sub-appellation, Perná village, Železná vineyard
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 12.48%
Residual sugar: 1.8g/l
Acidity: 7.9g/l
Color: straw to golden yellow
Bouquet: mineral, dry lemon crust, hint of bottle maturity and herb tones
Taste: medium body, mineral character, dry herbs, very good lemony acidity, nice dry style, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: fish, pork snitzel
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6=84
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
THis bottle proved that 2004 vintage, which had very high acidity was designed for cellar ageing. Initial sharp acidity was smoothened and supported by perfect minerality and herby character. For comparison check my tasting notes from January 2010.
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