Sparkling wine is one of life's greatest pleasures. Regular readers know how fond I am of wine with bubbles in it, and I'm always on the lookout for new ways to bring some into the house without breaking the bank.So when Jill at domaineLA mentioned she had a new sparkling Riesling on the shelves, I decided to give it a try.
The 2008 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Brut [Sekt] is a dry wine with piercing apple aromas and hints of petroleum around the edges which is characteristic of Rieslings from this part of the world. Abundant yet fine bead gives the wine a nice texture that is lively without being harsh or raspy. You will find flavors of yeast, bread dough, and apple as you sip and the aftertaste left in your mouth will draw you back for more. A fun sparkler for $25, with lots of class and very good QPR.
I think you could easily open this bottle when you are tempted to splurge on a French champagne, given its classic flavor profile.
2 comments:
I love bubbly! This one sounds undervalued and absolutely delicious!! I've been reading your posts and have been meaning to leave more comments. Thanks for your public service to us wine lovers! -Westie
So happy you enjoyed this, and happy it made the cut despite its slightly over $20 price tag!
Cheers,
Jill
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