Heron Hill 2010 Riesling Semi-Dry

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Heron Hill 2010 Riesling Semi-Dry
Vintage: 
2010
Producer: 
Heron Hill Winery
Region: 
New York
Country: 
USA
Alcohol: 
11.5 %
RS: 
25.0 g/l
Acidity: 
6.9 g/l
Closure: 
Cork
Size: 
750 ml
Price: 
$14
Tasted: 
25 January 2012

Heron Hill's 2010 Semi-Dry is very similar in style to the winery's Semi-Sweet Riesling of the same vintage. As its name suggests, it is not as sweet as its blue sibling, but still, the sweetness is quite noticeable. The keyword in "semi-dry" is semi.

The Riesling was sourced from various vineyards in the Finger Lakes and fermented in stainless steel. It is light in color and has a medium intensity of tropical fruit and sweet tarragon aromas. Sweet on the palate, but the acidity is quite lively and balances the residual sugar well. The pleasantly medium alcohol of 11.5% makes for a nice aperitif wine. Medium(+) intensity of peach flavors with a touch of spice towards the finish. Medium length.

Although both the semi-dry and semi-sweet Riesling are very similar in style in 2010 I prefer the semi-dry as it has a touch more brightness to it and offers appetizing fruit flavors with an herbal and spicy note. Both Rieslings are well made easy-drinking wines under $15.

In short: 
Good

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