Baden, Riesling, Neuweierer Mauerberg, Trocken 2012

I thought I would try a Riesling from Baden.

Grape Type: Riesling
Sub-Type: NA
Harvest Year: 2012
Vinyard: Neuweierer Mauerberg
Region: Baden
Flavor classification: Trocken
Quality classification: Deutscher Qualitätswein
Vintner or Bottler: Baden-Badener Winzergenossenschaft eG
D-76534 Baden-Baden-Neuweier
Price: €5,49 (REWE)

Appraisal:

I opened this bottle and a skunky aroma assaulted my nose. The flavor was similar but with some interesting undertones. It does grow on you as you drink it but not worth the price.


Color: Golden
Aroma: Skunky
Taste: Skunky, but the taste seems to grow on you
Style: Crisp

My evaluation:

Nose(1-5):            3
Flavor(1-25):        17
Character(1-10):   4
Balance(1-5):        3
Length(1-5):         3
Total(Total+50):   80

Rheingau, Riesling, Johannisberger Erntebringer, Trocken 2014

Heading into the Rheingau wines.

Wine Name: Riesling
Harvest Year: 2014
Region: Rheingau
Flavor classification: Trocken (Dry)
Quality classification: Deutscher Qualitätswein
Vintner: Johannisberger Erntebringer
         Remy & Kohlhaas GmbH
         D-65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein
Price: €4,49

Appraisal:

This is a very Tart wine. The flavor is almost like a lemon. Will probably go well with fish or an oilier meal.


Color: Pale
Aroma: Light, sweet
Taste: Tart, Lemon
Style: Oak, Crisp

My evaluation:

Nose(1-5):          2 
Flavor(1-25):      20
Character(1-10): 5
Balance(1-5):      3
Length(1-5):       3
Total(Total+50): 83