Organic

The Montinore Almost Dry Riesling is from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The grapes are farmed organically. It has a medium lemon color. Medium(-) intensity of apple aroma and flowers. Off-dry with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol and body. Slightly creamy mouthfeel. Medium(-) intensity of ripe apples, berries with an herbaceous touch. Medium(-) length. I like the sonorous fruit - ripe apple, pear, raspberry - along with that slightly minty touch. But this Riesling is a bit short, it does not linger and thus it does not leave a lasting expression. Drink within the next 2 years.

The Cuvee Albert Riesling has a medium lemon color. Its nose is still very youthful and has a medium intensity of stones, mushroom, green pear and a hint of smoke. Dry on the palate with a crisp acidity. Medium body. Medium intensity of pear, citrus fruit and minerality. Medium length.

Producer: 

Laurent Barth

Region: 

Alsace

Country: 

France

Alcohol: 

13.0 %

Closure: 

Cork

Price: 

$22

Tasted: 

06 August 2010

Vieilles Vignes means old vines in French and those of Laurent Barth's 2008 Riesling are between 35 and 61 years old, farmed organically. It has a medium lemon color and a medium intensity of ripe apples and woodruff aromas. The latter becomes stronger as the wine breathes in the glass. It is dry on the palate (the label even states "sec" on the label, in small letters). The acidity is medium high, just the right amount for a rather somber palate of grapefruit, bruised apple and bread crust - very dense and chewy! Medium length.

Beautiful golden color. Developed nose with a pronounced intensity of honey, white chocolate, quince and minerality. Medium sweet on the palate with medium(+) acidity, medium(+) alcohol and medium body. Pronounced intensity of quince, bitter orange marmalade and mineral flavors. Long length with a peach fruit finish. Drink now through 2025.