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Winery Wines Files 8

2017 Oestrich Riesling VDP.Ortswein trocken, Rheingau, Germany

Nose still slightly muted, prominent yeasty and light floral notes, very slightly open, light yellow fruit and light vegetal notes, some yellow spice, fairly prominent mineral notes. Ripe, partly candied, fairly sweet fruit on the palate, yeasty and nutty aromas, light vegetal and floral notes, hint of butter caramel, slightly noticeable warm alcohol, good persistence, hint of red berries, some yellow spice, becomes deeper and firmer with aeration, good to very good, sweetish finish.

Best to drink: 2020-2024+ What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 11 June, 2019
Price: 15.50 € find+buy
Type: Weißwein(White wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 12%
Classification: VDP.Ortswein
Sweetness: trocken(dry)
Bottle closure: Screw cap
Maturing: Barrique and egg-shaped concrete tank
Variety: Riesling 100%
Registration number: 3105900718
wein.plus rating: very good (87 WP)
Last reviewed: 1 June, 2018
Best to drink: 2019-2023+
Editor note: Firm nose, yeasty and still restless, hint of tobacco, light spicy notes, pomaceous and stone fruit, dried yellow flowers, saffron and mustard seed. Juicy, slightly sweetish, partly candied fruit on the palate, fresh vegetal notes slightly reminiscent of salad cucumber, hint of red berries, green herbs, delicate buttery and floral traces, lively acidity, tart mineral notes, has substance, light tannic touch, more yellow spice, slightly muted on a very good finish. Needs some time to mature.

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