Variety: 100% Riesling
Region: Rheinhessen
Country: Germany
Year: 2015
Price: $7.99
Winery review:Review by Eric Tansey, CSW The Josef Weinberg Radiance Riesling is a pale golden color, clear and translucent. Moderate aromas of nectarine, lemon, and a very subtle hint of cotton candy. On the palate the wine is semi sweet with a medium-plus body. Sweet nectarine on the front of the palate followed by a small amount of pool toy-like rubber characteristics that are so often found in Riesling. The finish is unique in that it is both acidic and lively. So often, the fun part of wine comes at the front of the palate but this wine comes alive as it heads down the hatch. This bright acidity masks the sweetness and adds a unique complexity to this $8 bottle of wine that is often hard to find in most wines at this price point.
My review: Excellent! The wine maintains a viscous, almost translucent body accompanied by numerous bubbles settling to the bottom of the glass. This fruity wine smells of citrus and floral tones with an obvious acidity. Upon tasting this wine, a bold citrus flavor is most obvious. The wine maintains a light, sweet finish without overwhelming. I rather enjoyed this wine and found it a nice alternative to the often too sweet moscato varieties. I tasted this on its own without food, although it is recommended to pair with seafood, cheese, or light desserts. Given this wine's affordability and taste, I would certainly recommend to my friends, especially those wishing to enjoy wine on a budget.
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