Saturday, May 3, 2014

Tasting of Moravian Rieslings - Znovín Znojmo Rýnský ryzlink 2012 Znojmo VOC

Variety: 100% Rhine Riesling

Country of origin: Czech Republic
Wine appellation: Moravia, Znojmo sub-appellation, Strachotice village, Dívčí vrch vineyard
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: expressive, lime, slight hint of tropical tones, apricot
Taste: medium body, very pleasant lime charcter supported by hint of apricot  and tropical fruit, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: schnitzel
Overall score: 4+7.5+12+6+7=86.5
Price: CZK 180
Stopper: single piece cork.
Best Riesling of the tasting, very nice example of VOC Znojmo apellation system. expressive in the nose and in the taste.

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