ON-160762
Balthasar Ress Riesling Spätlese 1997
Riesling
Rheingau, Germany
LCBO# 160762
0V
Not RecommendedNR
$21.95
Critic Reviews (2)
David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Pours brilliant yellow-gold thanks to its advanced age. Expect very lifted, intense aromas of pineapple-apricot...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Fully mature nose, as one would expect from a 13 year-old riesling, with candied lime aromas leading the way. The...

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Community Reviews (1)
Tyler Philp
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Tyler Philp

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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