WHO: Frisk WHAT: 90% Riesling, 10% Muscat Gordo WHERE: Australia, Victoria WHEN: 2011 HOW MUCH: $10 (media sample) The first thing you notice is bubbles – this wine is lightly effervescent. The nose hints of a little sauvignon blanc, with grass and gooseberry, but it does not appear on the
Lemon-green with a complex and delicate nose showing aromas of grass, smoky minerality and green/citrus fruit. Pure and clean with a refreshing acidity that nicely balances its medium alcohol and body. A very good wine that gives a lot of pleasure. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE:
An outstanding wine that exhibits a focused nose offering minerality, quince, flowers and fresh fruit. Medium sweet on palate with plenty of spices and a creamy phenolic texture. Pronounced acidity balances residual sugars, providing long ageing potential. Drink from 2016. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling, Auler WHERE:
Nose doesn’t offer pure fruit; petrol, peanuts and dried onions are prominent. Much better on the palate, with refreshing acidity delivering flavors of flowers, peach and citrus fruit. Overall a cool climate, focused and well-delineated wine. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Schloss Vollrads WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2008 HOW MUCH:
Lemon with an expressive nose that offers earthy aromas, smoky minerality and green fruit. Off-dry on palate with a refreshing well-integrated acidity that leads the way to a medium round body. Lighter style than Hölle. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2007 HOW MUCH:
While the airplane is taxiing, or during take-off and landing, I have to turn off the electronic devices. Sometimes I remember to bring a book, but other times that means I have to look in the seat-pocket for entertainment. If the crossword puzzles and Sodoku are done (dear airline, please
A very rich and concentrated TBA with a pronounced flavor profile delivering honey, pollen, quince and dried apricots. Great intensity on palate with a medium+ body. Well balanced and long. Bright future. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Weingut Allendorf, Winkeler WHAT: Riesling, trockenbeerenauslese WHERE: Germany, Rheingau WHEN: 2003 HOW MUCH: