Random Rieslings Went to a tasting at a local shop last night Reislings were on the menu (misplaced vintages all were current issue) First up was Boony Doone flowery and fruity simple Villa Maria New Zealand this was very nice and crisp with a lot of acid on the finish not a lot of complexity but definitely more wine than the BD Mitchell Australia very lemony too tart and puckery for me though it had its fans (My wife included) Trimbach Alsace I really like this for an every day riesling it is crisp but balanced. Zind Humbrect (roughly 20USD version) More body and flowers than the Trimbach, a little more rs? more body Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Kabinett This smelled like a flower garden, very strong perfume exotic but not nearly as nice as Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Spatlese This was hands down my favorite of the night, darker in color richer and yet balanced throughout. All in all the Trimbach will find its way home again as it fits everyone's profile, but if I could sneak an off dry the Grunhauser Spatlese may just hide out until company comes. -- Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations 
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