Balthasar Ress Riesling Spätlese 1997, Qmp, Hattenheim Nussbrunnen
Riesling
Rheingau, Germany
$21.95 (160762)
Critic Reviews (2)
Pours brilliant yellow-gold thanks to its advanced age. Expect very lifted, intense aromas of pineapple-apricot...
Fully mature nose, as one would expect from a 13 year-old riesling, with candied lime aromas leading the way. The...
Community Reviews (1)
Shockingly similar to aged Chenin from Loire but clearly German Riesling by taste. On the nose, initially petrol followed by vanilla, almond, and apricot. Full bodied with honey, apple and lemon. It's not a fresh, crisp, or young wine so don't expect those characteristics; no, this one is fantastic in a different way. Lovely! (Northof9finewine, March 2011)
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