Friday, March 18, 2005
Helene and I are enroute to the Rhone Valley, and spent the night on the Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt. The wines and food service were impeccable. The flight smooth and actually restful....
As for the wines.....they were each well chosen...
2003 Oberrotweiler Trilogy Spatlese Trocken
A blend of Riesling, Pinot Blanc and lively Sylvaner, the fruit is forward, while the acid is reduced as is the sugar. Layers of fresh lemon, hints of lime, lots of green apple and just a kiss of pears. The wine is very refreshing and pleasing to the palate.
2004 Stellenbosch Neethlinghof Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
This is not a Sancerre clone like Neil Ellis makes, as the off dry flavors, big, ripe and round fruit makes this more of a Chardonnay replacement. Its got an almost marzipan like flavor along the bottom that comes after the orange blossom finish. The bouquet, which is more exciting than the flavors offers up grapefruit and green apple scents.
2000 Maison Champy Savigny Les Beaune Burgundy
I really enjoy the negociants of Burgundy and nice enjoyable wines that don't break the bank. This middleweight red is soft, easy to dring, and has notes of cherries and raspberries, with just a smack of dark chocolate in the finish.
2000 Falesco Montiano Umbria Italy
Always a stunning wine, and one that never disappoints, the deep and dark blackberry and blueberry flavors of the wine makes this a lip smacking good way to get into big reds. Great length and super concentration. This wine is nowhere near peak.
Look for Road Reports to Continue...
As for the wines.....they were each well chosen...
2003 Oberrotweiler Trilogy Spatlese Trocken
A blend of Riesling, Pinot Blanc and lively Sylvaner, the fruit is forward, while the acid is reduced as is the sugar. Layers of fresh lemon, hints of lime, lots of green apple and just a kiss of pears. The wine is very refreshing and pleasing to the palate.
2004 Stellenbosch Neethlinghof Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
This is not a Sancerre clone like Neil Ellis makes, as the off dry flavors, big, ripe and round fruit makes this more of a Chardonnay replacement. Its got an almost marzipan like flavor along the bottom that comes after the orange blossom finish. The bouquet, which is more exciting than the flavors offers up grapefruit and green apple scents.
2000 Maison Champy Savigny Les Beaune Burgundy
I really enjoy the negociants of Burgundy and nice enjoyable wines that don't break the bank. This middleweight red is soft, easy to dring, and has notes of cherries and raspberries, with just a smack of dark chocolate in the finish.
2000 Falesco Montiano Umbria Italy
Always a stunning wine, and one that never disappoints, the deep and dark blackberry and blueberry flavors of the wine makes this a lip smacking good way to get into big reds. Great length and super concentration. This wine is nowhere near peak.
Look for Road Reports to Continue...
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