Wine: Johannisberg Riesling
Year: 2002
Drank: 6/15/2011
Another Riesling? Yes, I need to get out to the lakes and restock. However, the Finger Lakes provide an excellent selection of Rieslings, and I think this tasting gives some information on how these Rieslings age, as this Riesling is 9 years old.
The cork fell apart as the wine was opened, however the wine was unaffected.
The wine is pale gold with a faint shade of green. The aroma is not strong. The first nose is very earthy, minerals and soil dominating, though with a hint of lime and citric acid. The second nose intensifies the earthiness. There may be some floral scent though it could just be the soil aromas.
Minerality and earth pervade throughout the tasting, which is generally expected as a Riesling ages. Lime is present on the tip of the tongue and through the midmouth. The finish consists of subtle grapefruit and is very crisp. The lime and grapefruit flavors linger after the taste. The wine is well balanced, the bitterness of the grapefruit, the sweetness and acidity of the lime, and the mineral flavors never dominate.
Final Rating: 7.5/10. This wine offers a reason to purchase Finger Lake Rieslings for those who may be turned off by some of the strong acidity and citrus flavors. Aging the wines will generally balance those acidic flavors.
Wow, what a great description of our most award winning wine. This particular vintage was the one that won the highest acclaim of any of our wines, Double Gold and Best of Show in the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
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