Tasting - Manfred Breit Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett

Name: Manfred Breit Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett
Variety: 100% Riesling
Region: Mosel Saar Ruwer
Country: Germany
Year: 2012
Price: $14.95

Winery Review: The Breit family has been producing wines since 1654. Their name, their quality, and their dedication have survived numerous wars, as well as economic and family upheavals over the ensuing 350 years. In 1970 Manfred Breit took over the business from his father. Since 1989, his son Holger Breit has been steadily learning the business, including achieving recognition as a Master Wine Grower. This practical training assures the Breit family will continue its long tradition of producing fine wines with distinguished quality.

My Review: This Riesling had a very fruity and sugary aroma. Despite being a Kabinett, there were nice flavors of peaches and other sweet fruits. It was very smooth with some light acidity to balance the wine. This was one of the better Rieslings I have tried.

I did not have this wine with food.

Tasting - Weinkeller Erbach Flonheimer Adelberg Silvaner

Name: Weinkeller Erbarch Flonheimer Adelberg Silvaner
Variety: 100% Silvaner
Region: Rheinhessen
Country: Germany
Year: 2010
Price: $18

Winery Review: “The fruity, mouthwatering wine has a nice acidity-sugar balance and comes from the so called 'Rheinhessen-Switzerland', the heartland of Rheinhessen. It has a floral bouquet and is full of lemon zest, hint of passion fruit, and smells like yellow fruit, lemon-grass and green tea, all wrapped around a pleasant creaminess and a semi-dry profile. The finish is zippy and refreshing. Perfect for party on the deck as it comes in a liter bottle!”

My Review: I enjoyed this wine very much. The initial smell was very flowery and fruity. After tasting, the flavor was similar to Champagne, very light and fruity. There was hints of pear and lemon throughout and it finished very light. 

I did not have this wine with food.