Riesling

Empire Wine Best ValueWine Spectator 90"Rich-tasting, with spiced apple and ripe peach flavors accented by tropical fruit notes. Hints of almond show on the minerally and well-structured finish. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made."–KM

"Saint M Riesling is crafted in a medium-dry style with lower alcohol and crisp acidity. Saint M finishes with a nice touch of minerality that is typical of the Pfalz region. Dr. Loosen very successfully crafted Saint M in a traditional style. Saint M is a fantastic value as a classic food-friendly

" Dr. Loosen’s non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region. Dr. L Riesling is made with fruit that comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. By

Wine Enthusiast 91WE TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2012 Rank 10"A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There’s an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length."~PG

Wine Spectator 91"This is pure and piercing, featuring a gorgeous persimmon, nectarine and white peach core flanked by lightly singed almond husk and lanolin notes, with a long, honeysuckle-filled finish. Features an exotic profile and a unique mouthfeel, but stays pure and focused overall."

Wine Spectator 88"This sweet, soft Riesling shows a slight prickle of carbonation to reach for balance, offering pear and apricot flavors that remain fresh through the finish" –HS

Wine Spectator 92"Features a floral aroma, with rich flavors of peach, pear and kumquat accented by notes of savory spice. Very creamy on the finish, which features notes of granite and white pepper. Best from 2014 through 2032. 130 cases imported" ~ KM“Johannes Selbach, this estate's

"I wanted my URBAN Riesling to be a true Mosel wine. I wanted it to be the best ambassador for the Mosel region: Honest, authentic, with a true origin. Th at means that it has a complex, smoky and fl oral nose, a juicy, fruity elegant mouthfeel with a minerality that finished off dry and leaves a

Wine Advocate 90"From among the multitude of inexpensive Charles Smith wines he showed me only his 2011 Riesling Kung Fu Girl and I simply could not find time to explore that range further. Despite its near ubiquity in U.S. markets, I had not tasted any previous installment of this Smith hit –

Wine Enthusiast 90WE TOP 100 2012 BEST BUYS Rank 84" This is at the sweetest edge of off dry (alcohol at 9%, residual sugar 5.1%) and it is loaded with citrus fruit—especially ripe orange—that keeps it lively and refreshing. A well-made, full-bodied Riesling that lingers gracefully through the

Wine Enthusiast 91"A marvelous effort in a difficult year, this textbook Washington riesling is bursting with apricot and peach fruit goodness. Round and polished, it lengthens itself and adds texture with an excellent wash of minerality." ~ P.G.

Wine Enthusiast 88"The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It’s all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling

Wine Spectator 89"Fruity, showing touches of richness, with plenty of honeyed notes to the peach, ripe apple and pear tart flavors. Cream and spice notes envelop the finish. Drink now through 2015. 1,800 cases imported. " ~ KM"We got a driving tour of the vineyards so Valerie and Julie could

Wine & Spirits 90" This estate-grown Riesling Kabinett embodies the racy, mineral-driven style of the steep, blue slate vineyards in the middle Mosel. It’s a crisp and juicy Riesling that pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine. "

Wine Enthusiast 90WE TOP 100 BEST BUYS Rank 88"With a couple of extra years already behind it, this Oregon Riesling is drinking well, but should be consumed now. It has the body of a Chardonnay, rich and round, with mixed stone fruits and a hint of bitter citrus rind. Quite dry and already

"Relax Riesling is fermented slightly dry with a wonderful fruity bouquet and intense flavors of apples and peaches with just a hint of citrus. Serve chilled."~Winery Notes

Wine Advocate 96"A riveting, high-toned aromatic diversity announces the Donnhoff 2011 Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Spatlese with themes that inform an at once creamy yet subtly tannic and vibrant palate: quince, pear, lychee, nut oils, fusel oils, distilled herbal essences, brown spices,

Wine Spectator 88"Light-bodied and fresh, with racy acidity enlivening flavors of anise, fresh quince, blanched almond and grapefruit zest. Lacy, with a delicate finish. Drink now through 2017. 25,000 cases made."

Wine Spectator 90"Fresh, light and vibrant, with juicy, tangy pineapple and pear fruit, picking up floral notes as the off-dry finish lingers. Drink now through 2017. 7,000 cases made." ~H.S.

"This Riesling wine offers up aromas and flavors of orange peel, honeyed lemon, stone fruit and vanilla. A pleasing mineral character adds depth, and the signature tangerine and apricot linger on the finish." ~Winery Notes

"The numero uno sales success story in my portfolio. Extraordinary VALUE FOR MONEY for superbly made reductively brilliant wines. Great 2001s. Depending on the vintage, either spicy-gingery and firmly bracing, or flowery-polleny with a candied spice and more talc and malt. Basically reductive, as

" Tantalizing aromatics of apricot, peach, sugar cane and floral notes welcome you to this crisp Washington Riesling. Juicy tangerine, Satsuma and kiwi flavors lead to a vanilla bean custard note on the finish. Bright acidity balances out the residual sugar with lingering fruit." ~ Winery notes

Wine Spectator 86"Soft and sweet, with pretty lemon custard and cream flavors, finishing gently. Drink now. 110,000 cases made."–HS" It is never sugary, and its deep and ongoing impressions of peach and pineapple fruit never relinquish center stage. Its precise acids keep it from becoming at

"Acidity shows; it’s a bit steel-toed this vintage. In some ways this occupies the place normally occupied by the Himmelreich Halbtrocken – consider switching over! It’s mostly Himmelreich in any case, and the wine’s got the merest surmise of RS." ~ Winery notes

Wine Spectator 91“Fresh and inviting, tangy and appealing, with green apple and peppermint flavors that linger on the refreshing finish. 1,300 cases imported.”