1999 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Majoratsfullung Riesling Extra Dry

[barnesy]

1999 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Majoratsfullung Riesling Extra Dry

Sparkling German Riesling.

A fine sparkling wine, but lacks a lot of the "riesling" character I was hoping for. this is the first sparkling riesling I had tried. Fruity nose with hints of toast. Same on the palate with good acidity. I was really hoping for more riesling character. It was good, but I was disappointed. I am not sure if this typical of sparkling riesling, or if its just this one.

Barnesy

[Thomas]

Barnesy,

Not sure which character you missed in it, but it's been my experience that sparkling Rieslings can be great wines, but the bubble-making process changes their characteristics, likely because the grapes are picked before fully ripened.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 10-12-2004).]

[barnesy]

I missed the mineral and apples that are so prevalent in German wines. I've got another bottle of the stuff. We'll give it another pop and rereview it.

Barnesy

[Thomas]

If it's produced in the Champagne method, yeastiness can get strong enough to overtake the characteristics that you mention.

I suggest that you approach the wine as if it were a Champagne competitor and not a Riesling...you might like it better then.

[jasmudger]

or try an English sparkling.....