Monday, July 21, 2014

Peter Mertes Gold Edition Piesporter Riesling 2011 Auslese

Variety: Riesling

Country of origin: Germany
Wine appellation: Mosel
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 9.0%
Color: light to medium yellow
Bouquet: linden tree flowers, hint of honey and lime marmalade
Taste: light body, linden tree honey, hint of minerality and light acidity not making it overly sweet, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: cheesecake
Overall score: 4+7+11+6+6=84
Price: CZK 200
Stopper: single piece cork
Sweeter style of Riesling from hot vintage. I would prefer less residual sugar and more acidity.

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