Valckenberg Riesling
Region: Germany
Vintage: 2009
Price: $11.99 USD
I apologize for
not posting lately as my family has welcomed a recent addition, which has taken
up lots of my time. Yes, I’ve
continued to drink wine over the past 4 months however have not been able too,
until recently, devote my total focus to adjudicating a wine’s qualities
fairly. So lets get things going
again with a nice sweet German Riesling.
Appearance and
clarity of the Valckenberg Riesling were outstanding with the wine bearing a
very clear yellow and somewhat greenish tint in the glass. Aroma and bouquet were also extremely
nice showing notes of honey, melon, and green apples that were easily detected
and well defined.
The tasting notes
held my palate to a sweet light bodied texture. Apple, melon, and fruit were all the predominant flavors
found in this Riesling. Aftertaste
was relatively long, lingering on the back of the mouth and throat.
My Valckenberg
Riesling was an enjoyable, good quality wine. I did not pair this wine with food however would suggest
something light such as soups, salads, and or sandwiches. Or you could take the route I did and
pair it with a nice sunny day reading a great book in your favorite reading nook….perfect
pairing!
Overall I give this wine 4 ½ corks out of 5.
~ Kyle Andrew
