Reinhessen

Riesling is something of an odd duck. Most people believe it’s always made in a sweet style, and certainly when made in California typically it does have a sweeter profile. But Riesling can range from bone dry to luxurious dessert wine For those unfamiliar with German Riesling, the vast majority have a light smell and taste of what is called petrol, yes, as in gasoline. But you’re not drinking gasoline. The weather, soil and the clones of Riesling that Germany typically uses offer these aromatics and it’s quite common and actually something very unique to the Riesling grape.

Pale yellow/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has slight pineapple along with nectarines and minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is dry.  A bit  herbaceous but also nectarine notes and minerals.  Good finish.  This is fine on its own but better with food.  It would work well with Thai food or lighter salads.  Drink over the next five to eight years.

This is labelled as Pinot Noir (not Spatburgunder) from Germany.  14% abv.  Very pale, light ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is warm with camphor and light cherries.  Medium bodied.  On the palate, light cherries, slight anise.  This is light and easy, but for the money, a nice wine to serve at parties.  Drink on its own or will work with pasta or chicken.  Drink now.

Light green gold in color.  The nose has a "sweet" quality to it with wet rocks and pineapple.  That is not meant to say the wine is sweet.  It just seems like it will be when sniffing it.  On the palate, this has a nice minerality.  Some tart pineapple is a good way to describe it.  It has some depth to it.  Very food friendly, it will go with all but the heartiest and maybe even then.  It would be great with spicy Asian foods.  This was selling for $12 which is a great value.  

Medium gold in color.  The nose is nice with only a slight petrol note.  Wet rocks and slight grapefruit.  With air, more petrol comes out.  Nice texture.  Dry but the fruit gives it a feeling of sweetness.  Grapefruits and minerals.  Nice finish.  Food friendly.  Ageing just fine and no real hurry.