This Australian Riesling nose features a bouquet of baked pears and subtle petrol. The palate features higher acid and slightly elevated alcohol levels (12%), as opposed to your typical German Rieslings which average 8% alcohol. Almost bone dry flavors tropical citrus and mineral notes prevail. This wine is not your typical Riesling, and is quite versatile in its food pairing opportunities.

Many of us Riesling fans are familiar with Chateau Ste. Michelle’s bottling, and also their upper end “Eroica” - the collaboration between Ch. Ste. Michelle and Dr. Ernst Loosen. Saint M is a German Riesling, bearing the “Qualitatswein (QmP) designation”, and is yet another partnership effort between Dr. Loosen and Ste. Michelle. This wine is exclusively estate bottled for Chateau Ste. Michelle in Pfalz, Germany on Ernst Loosen’s Villa Wolf property. The nose features aromas of green apple, tropical fruit, and clove.

This is the first time I have ever found the incredibly rare Trockenbeerenaulese (Translation: Individual Berry Special Select Late Harvest.). Trockenbeerenaulese, abbreviated TBA, is the top German wine in the German QmP classification system. Talk about the Holy Grail! The Austrian Huber winery makes their TBA from the Scheurebe grape, which are picked in a dry, almost raison-like (trocken), state. The nose of this rare nectar offers aromas of honeysuckle and molasses. Unctuous flavors of crème brulee, caramel sauce, and subtle apricot prevail.

Auslese (defined – “selected harvest”) is the third highest category of Qualitätswein mit Prädikat of this German white wines category. The nose of this riesling is quite complex. Don’t be fooled by the unpleasant aromas of petrol, as this is quite normal in the riesling varietal along with subtle hints of accompanying honey and melon. The palette, simply put is amazing! Pronounced flavors of granny smith apple, citrus and honey more than make up for the shortcomings of the nose.

Washington's' Chateau St. Michelle and Germanys' Dr. Loosen blend synergistic energies in creating "Eroica". A Washington Riesling designed with German style and characteristics inherent in the best Rieslings hailing from Germanys' Mosel Region, this Riesling is wonderful! At $16.00 a bottle it delivers "bang for the buck" without loosing quality. Great with most foods, I was truly impressed at a recent BBQ to find that this enjoyable Riesling paired so comfortably well with ribs and Louisiana hot links. Cheers!

A wonderful German Riesling with subtle sweetness and dry finish. Perfect as an apertif or with the main entree'.

Riesling is a crisp wine with hints of citrus, pineapple and apricot. A worthwhile endeavor at a third of the cost of the incredible 2001 Johan Josef Prum Riesling.